The Charlotte Hornets visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, January 28, with tip-off scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET at FedExForum. Charlotte holds a 19-28 record, sitting 12th in the Eastern Conference, while Memphis is 18-26, also 12th in the Western Conference.
The Hornets enter on a three-game winning streak, including a 130-93 victory over the 76ers on January 26 and a 119-115 win against the Wizards on January 24. Memphis has lost three straight games, falling 99-108 to Houston and 127-133 to New Orleans in recent matchups.
Charlotte will be without PJ Hall (right groin; surgery) while two-way players PJ Hall, Antonio Reeves, KJ Simpson, and PJ Hall remain in the G League.
Memphis faces multiple absences, including Ja Morant (left elbow; UCL sprain), Brandon Clarke (right calf; strain), Zach Edey (left ankle; stress reaction), Ty Jerome (right calf; strain), and Scotty Pippen Jr. (left great toe; surgery recovery).
The Hornets rely on Brandon Miller (20.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists per game) and Miles Bridges (18.5 points, 6.1 rebounds) for scoring. LaMelo Ball adds 19.1 points and 7.6 assists per contest, while Kon Knueppel averages 18.7 points with 5.5 rebounds. Moussa Diabate and Ryan Kalkbrenner provide frontcourt depth with 8.2 and 8.8 points per game, respectively.
Memphis will look to Jaren Jackson Jr., who averages 18.9 points and 5.7 rebounds, and Santi Aldama, contributing 14 points and 6.7 rebounds. Ja Morant’s absence leaves a void in playmaking, as he averages 19.5 points and 8.1 assists per game. Cedric Coward (13.9 points, 6.4 rebounds) and Jaylen Wells (11.9 points) are expected to carry more offensive responsibility.
The Hornets are 10-15 on the road, while Memphis is 10-13 at home.
