Ahead of a weekend doubleheader that includes a Friday night contest against Scoot Henderson's Portland Trailblazers, and a Saturday night showdown with Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans, the Hornets added a couple of key contributors to their injury report.

Desmond Bane scored 24 points to extend his streak of 20-point games to six, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 132-120 wire-to-wire win over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.

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The Hornets are currently 4-15 on the road with a point differential of -5, while the Grizzlies have an 8-2 record in their last ten games at home.

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The Portland Trail Blazers (16-28) and Charlotte Hornets (11-29) meet Friday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was added to the injury report on Friday morning. Morant is questionable to play against the New Orleans Pelicans due to an illness. Morant has missed 18 games this season while dealing with a string of injuries.

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Ja Morant is listed as questionable for the Grizzlies' upcoming game against the Pelicans due to an illness. This is a crucial game for the Grizzlies, who are dealing with multiple injuries. The Pelicans also have key players injured.

Former Michigan State forwards Miles Bridges and Jaren Jackson Jr. faced off Wednesday's game between the Charlotte Hornets and Memphis Grizzlies.

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