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The Grizzlies lost to the Hornets by 29 points and lost all 4 games. Jalen returned with 17 points and three goals, 23+8 and led 3 players to 20+.

11:06am, 16 October 2025【Basketball】

On October 16, the Grizzlies played against the Hornets in an away game in the NBA preseason. The Grizzlies continued to lack Morant, and Jaren Jackson returned for his preseason debut. The Grizzlies continued to be suppressed by the Hornets, and were at most 25+ behind in the second half. In the end, the Grizzlies lost to the Hornets 116-145, and the Grizzlies lost all four preseason games.

Statistics

Grizzlies: Morant was absent, Jaren returned with 3 three-pointers and 17 points, Pope had 15 points, Landale had 4 three-pointers and 12 points, Wells had 12 points, Small had 5 three-pointers, 18 points and 8 assists.

Hornets: Three goals, 4 three-pointers, 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists, Bridges scored 5 three-pointers, 29 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, Miller scored 3 three-pointers, 21 points and 6 assists, Diabate had 18 points and 13 rebounds, and Sexton had 13 points and 6 assists.

Game Review

In the Grizzlies' first three preseason games, they lost consecutive games to the Pistons, Celtics and Hawks. In the last preseason game, the Hornets narrowly defeated the Mavericks 120-116 and won their first preseason victory. The Grizzlies continued to lack Morant, Edie, Clark and Pippen Jr. in this game. Jaren Jackson came back. The Grizzlies fell behind 7-11 at the beginning of the first quarter, and the Grizzlies scored 4 points to take the lead. The two sides continued to fight for the score to 22-22. The Hornets gradually expanded their 8-point lead. The Grizzlies counterattacked to chase points. At the end of the first quarter, the Grizzlies trailed the Hornets 30-37. In the first quarter, the Grizzlies made 12 of 25 shots, including 6 of 14 three-pointers. Jaren scored 9 points on 4 of 9 shots. The Hornets made 14 of 27 shots, including 7 of 15 three-pointers. Bridges scored 15 points on 5 of 7 shots.

In the second quarter of the game, the offensive firepower of both sides dropped slightly, with both scoring less than 30 points in a single quarter. The Hornets took the lead with a 15-3 offensive to expand their 19-point advantage, and then continued to expand their 59-39 lead by 20 points. The Grizzlies, led by Jalen and Small, responded with an 18-5 offensive to catch up to 7 points. The Hornets scored another 2 points. The Grizzlies lost another 2 points 27-29 in a single quarter. At the end of the first half, the Grizzlies trailed the Hornets 57-66. In the first two quarters of the game, only one player from the Hornets scored in double figures, Bridges with 18 points and 5 rebounds, but 9 players from the team scored in double figures, and two Grizzlies scored in double figures, with Jalen scoring 15 points and Small 14 points.

Back from the halftime break, the Hornets' offensive firepower was greatly upgraded. They scored 45 points in the third quarter to suppress the Grizzlies. Bridges scored 11 points in the third quarter, scoring three goals in succession, leading the Hornets to use a team offensive to gradually expand their 101-73 lead to 28 points. The Hornets continued to control the situation. The Grizzlies lost 28-45 in a single quarter by 17 points. At the end of the third quarter, the Grizzlies trailed the Hornets 85-111. In the first three quarters of the game, the Grizzlies made 19 of 47 three-pointers. Jalen's 17 points and Small's 18+4+6 led the team's four players to score in double figures. Bridges' 29+9 and three goals of 18+4+6 led the team's five players to score in double figures.

The Grizzlies entered the fourth quarter with a 26-point deficit. The two sides gradually replaced their main lineups. The Hornets continued to keep Miller on the court. He also successfully improved to 20+ points, leading the Hornets to continue to maintain a 25+ lead. The game had already lost suspense in advance and entered garbage time. In the end, the Grizzlies suffered a tragic loss to the Hornets and lost all 4 games in the preseason.

Starting lineup for both sides

Grizzlies: Wells, Small, Pope, Jaren Jackson, Landale

Hornets: Three Balls, Miller, Knipper, Bridges, Kalkbrenner

(Text/Drunk Wo Fusheng)

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