The Charlotte Hornets' brief moment of brightness in an otherwise down season came to an end tonight, as their three-game winning streak was snapped by the Memphis Grizzlies in a 132-120 defeat. The winning streak had represented the team's high point of the year thus far.

Desmond Bane scored 24 points, Luke Kennard added 23 on a season-high seven 3-pointers and the Memphis Grizzlies built an early lead and beat the Charlotte Hornets 132-120 on Wednesday night. Jaren Jackson Jr.

Plus, the 23-year-old from Norfolk, Va., who was a McDonald's All American as a prep and No. 15 overall draft pick after consistently improving as a two-year Duke basketball player, chipped in nine rebounds, five assists, and one steal while committing only one turnover across his 33 minutes on the floor.

MEMPHIS — Desmond Bane scored 24 points, Luke Kennard added 23 on a season-high ... Kennard 8 of 12 and the Grizzlies shot 50% overall. Mark Williams led the Hornets with a career-high 38 ...

Desmond Bane scored 24 points, Luke Kennard added 23 on a season-high ... Kennard 8 of 12 and the Grizzlies shot 50% overall. Mark Williams led the Hornets with a career-high 38 points, connecting ...

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.

Kennard had 23 points (8-12 FG, 7-11 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and two steals over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 132-120 win over the Hornets. Kennard was an absolute menace from beyond the arc,