Memphis Grizzlies – Charlotte Hornets: Opposite trajectories
The Grizzlies host the Hornets in a clash between two teams sitting in similar spots in their conferences but heading in totally different directions. Charlotte’s climbing. Memphis is stuck in limbo.
Memphis Grizzlies: Need to bounce back at home 
Memphis is in a funk — four losses in five. Their last real win was on that London trip, a tidy 126-109 over Orlando. Since then: not much. Oh, and Ja Morant’s hurt again. The headlines about trade chatter are louder than anything on the court.
They’re in most games but can’t close. Lost tight ones to New Orleans (127-133) and Atlanta (122-124). Against Houston (99-108) they were simply overmatched. If they’re to stop the slide at home, they’ll lean on how unselfish this roster is — they feed each other, averaging 29.0 assists (5th-best in the NBA this season).
INJURY REPORT : Brandon Clarke (OUT) – Ja Morant (OUT) – Zach Edey (OUT) – Scotty Pippen Jr (OUT) – Ty Jerome (OUT)
Charlotte Hornets: Keep the climb going
The Hornets have been a joy to watch lately. With a near-full roster for the first time in ages, Charles Lee’s group is clicking — everyone’s contributing and the vibes look immaculate. Four wins in their last five, and they’re creeping up the Eastern conference standings. Blowouts against Philly (130-93) and Orlando (124-97) show they’re playing at a high level right now.
On paper they don’t look like a 19-28 team. They’re 15th in scoring (116.3), 13th in points allowed (115.0), 8th in rebounds (45.7) and 10th in assists (26.8). That’s Play-In material at least. They haven’t secured it yet, but a win tonight would push their case and keep hopes of a top-10 jump alive.
INJURY REPORT : Mason Plumlee (OUT)
NBA Prediction Memphis Grizzlies vs Charlotte Hornets
Hornets to win
The momentum gap is glaring. Charlotte’s almost healthy and beating better teams; Memphis is tangled in trade gossip and a long injury list. Even on the road, the Hornets have the pieces to cause real trouble and grab a fourth straight win.
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