Boozer scored 19 points as the Grizzlies easily defeated the Hornets 116-98.

October 18th - The Grizzlies easily defeated the Hornets 116-98 . In this game, Boozer contributed 19 points , 7 rebounds , and 3 assists, while Jerome added 17 points, 4 rebounds , and 4 assists. For the Hornets, Steinbach contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Anderson II added 15 points, 2 rebounds, and 6 assists.

In the first quarter, the Hornets extended their lead to 11 points at one point. The Grizzlies relied on Spencer and Post to score inside, while Prosper and Pippen also hit three-pointers. At the end of the first quarter, the Grizzlies led 23-20 . In the second quarter, the Grizzlies relied on Edie's putback, followed by a three-pointer from Spencer to solidify their lead. The Grizzlies then widened the gap again thanks to consistent output from Cowward and Post. Towards the end of the quarter, Jerome hit two consecutive three-pointers, giving the Grizzlies an even bigger lead. At halftime, the Grizzlies led 50-38 .

After switching sides, the Grizzlies once extended their lead to 22 points. The Hornets responded with a three-pointer from Miller and a layup from Schroder. Although the Hornets responded with baskets from Miller and Reed, the Grizzlies maintained control throughout. At the end of the third quarter, the Grizzlies led 79-62 . In the final quarter, Steinbach scored repeatedly in the paint, helping the Hornets narrow the gap slightly. The Grizzlies relied on Small's consecutive points with floaters and three-pointers, and Hendricks also completed a fast break layup and drew a foul, giving the Grizzlies a lead of up to 29 points. Ultimately, the Grizzlies defeated the Hornets 116-98 .

Hornets player statistics

Steinbach 19 points , 10 rebounds; Anderson II 15 points , 2 rebounds , 6 assists; Miller 15 points , 2 assists; Reid 12 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Saron 9 points , 5 rebounds; O'Neal 6 points; Schroder 6 points , 5 rebounds, 3 assists; McNealy 5 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Ajay 4 points; Hall 3 points , 1 rebound; Joyner 2 points, 1 rebound , 1 assist .

Grizzlies player statistics

Boozer 19 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists; Jerome 17 points, 4 rebounds , 4 assists; Cowward 13 points , 5 rebounds , 4 assists; Post 11 points , 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Spencer 11 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Edie 9 points , 6 rebounds , 1 assist ; Small 9 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Pippen 7 points , 2 rebounds , 2 assists ; Wells 5 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist .

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