Zach Edey and the Memphis Grizzlies rounded off a three-game East Coast swing with a game against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. Edey and Co. looked to stay unbeaten during their trip before returning home for a marquee showdown with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Grizzlies headed into the game as heavy favorites against their injury-riddled hosts.
The rookie won the opening tip to allow Ja Morant to start the game with a layup. Edey missed the only shot he took but impacted the game with his defense and rebounding. He left the floor with 4:36 remaining to give way to Jaren Jackson Jr. The Grizzlies’ strong play on both ends pushed them to a 33-18 lead at the end of the quarter.
The 7-foot-4 big man contributed more offensively in the second quarter. He made all his shots inside the paint, including one that ended in a 3-point play. Edey finished the period with nine points and nine rebounds to help carry his team to a 63-44 halftime lead.
•
Zach Edey could not replicate the same impact on offense in the third quarter but remained invaluable on the boards. Edey snared five more rebounds to go with his five rebounds as Memphis held off Charlotte 34-30 for a 97-74 lead entering the final frame.
Michael Macasero brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his coverage of basketball at Sportskeeda with over 18 years of diverse work experience. This includes stints at Convergys, Interpace and RunRepeat.
Michael’s background in English and Journalism has provided him with the analytical skills and precision necessary for creating content, and he is a lifelong fan of the Boston Celtics. His favorite players include legends like Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, modern stars like Tim Duncan, and Nikola Jokic, as well as emerging talent like Victor Wembanyama.
Michael respects Gregg Popovich, despite his contentious demeanor in interviews, and recognizes Popovich’s genius in adapting his coaching style to maximize the talent on his roster over the years. Michael eagerly anticipates seeing how Popovich will structure the offense around emerging talent like Victor Wembanyama.
Understanding the story and details is crucial to Michael’s reporting philosophy and he believes overlooking details, particularly when pressed for time, can lead to misunderstandings and inaccurate conclusions.
Aside from work, Michael’s children are his hobbies, and he also likes to go running, swimming and weightlifting.
