The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 128-103, at FedEx Forum on Monday night.

The Grizzlies (18-9) opened the game running hot on offense and never let up until the contest was in hand, with Memphis owning an 11-point lead by halftime and extending their advantage by 26 going into the final period with a 40-point third quarter. The hosts shot an elite 60.2 percent overall while limiting the Hawks (14-14) to a paltry 35.6 percent success rate from the field.

De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 19 points, adding one rebound and one steal. Aaron Holiday supplied 15 points, six assists, three rebounds and four steals. Jalen Johnson furnished 14 points, nine boards, three assists and one steal. AJ. Griffin and Frank Kaminsky posted matching 13-point, three-assist tallies.

Tyus Jones paced the Grizzlies with 22 points, supplementing them with 11 assists, one rebound and three steals. Dillon Brooks delivered 18 points, five rebounds and four assists. Santi Aldama registered 16 points, five rebounds and two assists. Jaren Jackson netted 15 points, seven rebounds, two assists and eight blocks. Brandon Clarke produced 11 points, six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. David Roddy matched Clarke's scoring and also brought down three boards. Xavier Tillman turned in 10 points, four rebounds, one steal and one block.

The Hawks remain on the road and visit the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, while the Grizzlies host the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.