Hornets Eclipse Last Season’s Win Total with 112-97 Rout of Grizzlies: Diabate Grabs Career-High 20 Boards
By SportSphere24 Editorial Team | Jan 29, 2026
MEMPHIS — History was made at the FedExForum as the Charlotte Hornets (20-28) dismantled the injury-plagued Memphis Grizzlies (18-27) in a 112-97 victory. With this win, Charlotte has officially surpassed their total win count from the entire 2024-25 season (19 wins), doing so with months still left on the calendar.
The Scoreboard: Charlotte Hornets vs. Memphis Grizzlies
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
| Charlotte Hornets | 36 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 112 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 28 | 27 | 20 | 22 | 97 |
Game Analysis: "The Moose" is Loose in Memphis
The story of the night wasn't just the scoring—it was the absolute dominance on the glass by Charlotte's breakout center.
1. Moussa Diabate’s Historic Double-Double
Moussa Diabate put on a masterclass in interior positioning. He finished with a monstrous 18 points and a career-high 20 rebounds, shooting an incredible 9-of-10 from the field. His ability to generate second-chance points demoralized a Grizzlies frontcourt that looked a step slow all night.
2. Brandon Miller: The Scoring Engine
While Diabate handled the paint, Brandon Miller handled the perimeter. Miller exploded for 26 points, including 14 in a scorching first quarter that set the tone for the blowout. He has now scored 20+ points in eight consecutive games, the longest streak of his young career.
3. Memphis Misses Morant
The Grizzlies clearly lacked a primary playmaker with Ja Morant sidelined (left elbow injury). Despite a valiant 26-point effort from Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis struggled to find consistent rhythm, falling into a 22-point hole late in the fourth quarter.
Stat Leaders & Performance Metrics
| Player | Team | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | 26 | 1 | 3 | 53% |
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | 18 | 20 | 2 | 90% |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | 20 | 6 | 3 | 73% |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | 26 | 4 | 4 | 50% |
| Cedric Coward | MEM | 17 | 2 | 5 | 66% |