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week after the Grizzles went into the Spectrum Stadium and dismantle the Charlotte
Hornets. The Hornets got their revenge when they went into Memphis and easily
took out the Grizzles 104 to 85. From the start of the game the Hornets looked aggressive
on both ends of the ball, closing out when a shot went up, driving to the
basket. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 14 points 6 rebounds to helped the Hornets
stay aggressive throughout the first half. The Hornets did start the second quarter
slow until the starters came back out and eventually outscored the Grizzles
31-14 in second quarter, and ended the second quarter on a 19-4 run and lead
56-36.
After
half time, the Grizzles lead by Mike Conley went a run and cut the led to twelve
but when Conley got hurt in the third quarter the Grizzles looked uncoordinated
and the Hornets capitalized. Pushing their lead back up to 20 and never looked
back. Unfortunately for the Grizzles, Mike Conley would not come back in the
game with a lower back injury. The Hornets would be able to rest their starters
most of the fourth quarter, which was nice since they will be turning right
back around and be playing again tomorrow against the Pistons.
My
MVP for the Hornets tonight in my opinion would be Michael Kidd-Gilchrist with
14 points, 7 rebounds. Mainly because in the first quarter he showed how the
Hornets would play for the rest of the game, relentless and aggressive. Driving
down the line, getting rebounds, making a few mid-range jumpers, getting seals,
and just playing hard. Leading scorers was Jeremy Lamb with 21 points and 9
rebounds, Kemba Walker also had 21 points and Frank Kaminsky had 12 points and
6 rebounds. The Hornets who are 10-7 and have the tied in the southeast
division come back to the Hive tomorrow to play against the Detroit Pistons.
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