Charlotte is slowly gaining ground in the Eastern Conference standings.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball scored 29 points and finished 7 of 14 from 3-point range to help lift the Charlotte Hornets to their third straight victory, 124-101 over the struggling Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.

Dell Curry’s No. 30 jersey was permanently retired by the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. His son, Steph Curry, knows who should be next.

The Hornets took down the Magic on Dell Curry Night.

Sacramento Kings (19-53, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (37-34, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte hosts Sacramento aiming to extend its three-game home winning streak.

Hornets have hit two new noteworthy streaks. “You could see the momentum building with the way the team was playing in the last month or so.”

The Charlotte Hornets tonight retired the No. 30 jersey of franchise legend Dell Curry, honoring his extraordinary impact on the organization, the Charlotte

The Charlotte Hornets decided to keep LaMelo Ball through the NBA trade deadline despite speculation about his future, and they are surely glad they did as they have played their way into the Eastern Conference's postseason picture.