The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Charlotte Hornets 117-104 inside FedExForum Sunday night as they improved to 3-2 on the second night of back-to-backs this season.
The Grizzlies took control of the game early on as they limited the Hornets’ offense to 30.4 percent shooting in the first quarter, including 14.3 percent from behind-the-arc. Tyus Jones connected on a finger-roll layup with 2:15 to play in the first quarter, capping off a 26-9 run from the home team. The Grizzlies would lead 31-20 after one quarter of play as they shot 53.8 percent in the opening period.