Hornets – Grizzlies 98-117 · Preseason
Tidjane Salaün scores 9 in Hornets preseason loss to Grizzlies
The Charlotte Hornets fell 117-98 to the Memphis Grizzlies in a preseason exhibition. French international Tidjane Salaün logged 19 minutes and posted 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 turnovers.
Salaün’s rebound total broke down into 3 offensive boards and 1 defensive board, and he recorded no steals, blocks or personal fouls. His shooting line read 4 of 6 from the field and 1 of 3 from three-point range. That field-goal percentage exceeds his 50.3 % shooting average from last season, while the three-point conversion rate is below his 43.4 % average from the 2025-26 campaign. In terms of usage, he played 19 minutes, more than the 15.5 minutes he averaged last season, and scored 9 points, higher than the 6.0 points per game he posted previously. His rebound total matched his 4.0 rebounds per game average, and his assist total of zero fell short of the 0.7 assists per game he recorded last season.
While he was on the floor, the Hornets were outscored by 1 point. The individual production did not alter the overall preseason defeat.
Also in this game
- Christian Anderson · 15 PTS
- Dennis Schröder · 6 PTS
- Hannes Steinbach · 19 PTS
- Quinten Post · 11 PTS