The Charlotte Hornets handed the Memphis Grizzlies a severe beating Thursday night.
Michael Wallace of Grind City Media reported that the 140-79 Grizzlies loss to the Hornets was the icing on the cake on one of the worst nights in Memphis' franchise history.
-Worst loss in franchise history.
-Most points allowed in franchise.
-First time going 0-15 vs East in franchise history.
This 140-79 Grizzlies loss to the Hornets probably represents rock bottom this season. Probably.
— Michael Wallace (@MyMikeCheck) March 23, 2018
The Grizzlies shot just 38.4 percent from the field. Only three players scored in double figures: Jarrell Martin (12 points), Tyreke Evans (16), and Wayne Selden (18). From behind the arc, they shot just 22.2 percent.
The Hornets, meanwhile, got 46 points from Kemba Walker. They also shot 53.3 percent from the field and a sizzling 47.5 percent from 3-point distance. Though Dwight Howard was out serving a suspension, everyone stepped up including six players who scored in double figures.
The game was practically an exclamation point to the Grizzlies' season — although in the worst way possible. They are currently the worst team in the NBA with a record of 19-53.
Previously, Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace reflected upon the challenging season for the Grizzlies.
“We’re always trying to move forward, improve, be better and achieve. This is no different. This is just not a playoff year.
He added that despite the struggles, their coaching staff still hung on:
“Obviously, we didn’t get the spike in the win column that you would like after a change. But I’ve been impressed with how our coaches have hung in there. They’ve stayed the course. They keep teaching and being positive every day. The results may not have been there on the winning side of games, but all of our young players have shown real promise with us at one time or another this year”
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