The Charlotte Hornets came out swinging in Monday night’s preseason opener victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder, 113-97. They’ll look to build on that momentum on Thursday at home against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Rookie James Bouknight led the way for the Hornets on Monday with 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting in his preseason debut. LaMelo Ball added an efficient 16 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals in just 21 minutes of action.
For tonight’s contest, the Hornets will be without starters Gordon Hayward and Mason Plumlee, who were placed in the health and safety protocol on Tuesday. Kelly Oubre Jr. will miss tonight’s game after suffering a right lower leg strain in Monday’s game.
Here’s when and where you should tune in to see the matchup:
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 7
- Time: 7 p.m. EDT
- Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Channel: Bally Sports SE, listen on WFNZ 610 AM – 102.5 FM
Probable starting lineups
Charlotte Hornets
- Guard – LaMelo Ball
- Guard – Terry Rozier
- Forward – Miles Bridges
- Forward – Jalen McDaniels
- Center – Nick Richards
Memphis Grizzlies
- Guard – Ja Morant
- Guard – De’Anthony Melton
- Forward – Desmond Bane
- Forward – Jaren Jackson Jr.
- Center – Steven Adams
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