nba Game Recap
Memphis Defeats Charlotte 125-118 - Recap
The Hornets were burned for 26 points by Ja Morant on Saturday as the Grizzlies picked up a 125-118 win at Spectrum Center.
Even though Memphis won, nobody won at the betting window as the game was a push (based on the closing point spread of -7.0). Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 239.0.
Memphis got 25 points from Desmond Bane and another 18 points from Jaren Jackson Jr.. Ja Morant contributed 6 assists, while Steven Adams cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Charlotte got 35 points from Terry Rozier in a losing cause and another 25 points from LaMelo Ball. Terry Rozier contributed 9 assists for the Hornets, while Mason Plumlee had 12 rebounds.
Memphis led at halftime, 74-43.
Memphis won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 57-53.
Memphis heads into a battle against the Pelicans. Charlotte, meanwhile, will have their next action against Minnesota.