Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) handles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) defends during the third quarter at FedExForum. / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Even in defeat, the Charlotte Hornets still had one positive ...

Mark Williams scored a career high 38 points as the Charlotte Hornets couldn't overcome a poor first half in a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, 132-120.

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Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) handles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) defends during the third quarter at FedExForum. Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Overmatched and overwhelmed from the opening tip, the Hornets yielded the most points they’ve surrendered in a half all season and were overpowered by the Memphis Grizzlies in a 132-120 loss at ...

Tonight's opponent, the Memphis Grizzlies ... the best explanations for that has been the play of third-year center Mark Williams, who has been very impressive. Williams' impact on the Hornets ...

Charlotte Hornets (11-28, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (28-15, third in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte will look to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Hornets ...

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Rick Barnes will lead Tennessee against a No. 1-ranked team for the fourth time when the sixth-ranked Vols (17-2, 4-2 SEC) face No. 1 Auburn (17-1, 5-0) Saturday night (8:30 Eastern Time, ESPN) at Neville Arena in Auburn.

CBS Sports college basketball writer Gary Parrish has made significant midweek changes to his Top 25 and 1 rankings.

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