Grizzlies' Morant Scores 28, Defeats Hornets 124-100; Wells Injured

Ja Morant led the Memphis Grizzlies to a 124-100 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, scoring 28 points and contributing eight assists and five rebounds. This win keeps the Grizzlies competitive in the tight Western Conference playoff race, improving their record to 47-32. Morant has been in excellent form, averaging 28.4 points over his last five games, and has scored at least 20 points in his last 15 appearances. The game was marred by a serious injury to forward Jaylen Wells, who broke his wrist during a collision and was taken off the court on a stretcher. Despite the injury concerns, Memphis remains focused on securing a top-six seed in the playoffs, with their next game against the Timberwolves looming. The Grizzlies' recent performance under interim coach Tuomas Iisalo has been promising, especially with Morant taking a more central role in the offense.