The Grizzlies set the tone early and extended their winning streak to five with a 105-90 win Monday over the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Tony Allen stole an offensive rebound away on the opening possession, James Ennis III knocked down a three-pointer, Memphis opened the game on a 16-4 run and would never trail for the first time this season.
The Grizzlies led 69-45 at halftime. Their spectacular first half performance was capped by a 23-6 run to end the second quarter. Memphis’ first half points (69), field goals made (25), field goal percentage (.