Grizzlies Outpace Hawks, 125-119
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 125-119, at State Farm Arena on Saturday night.

The Grizzlies (9-19) were aiming for their third win in as many games since Ja Morant's season debut, but matters didn't appear to be trending in that direction during a first half that the Hawks (12-17) emerged from with a 60-50 advantage. However, Memphis turned the tables in the second half, posting 75 points over the final two periods to notch the comeback road win.

Desmond Bane led the Grizzlies with 37 points, adding six rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block. Morant generated a 30-point, 11-assist double-double that included six rebounds, one steal and one block. Jaren Jackson finished with 20 points and two rebounds.

Trae Young paced the Hawks with 30 points, complementing them with 13 assists, five rebounds, one steal and one block. Dejounte Murray furnished 26 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals. Clint Capela generated a 20-point, 12-rebound double-double that included one assist and two blocks. Bogdan Bogdanovic furnished 16 points, four rebounds and three assists. Saddiq Bey supplied 14 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals. Onyeka Okongwu tallied 10 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks.

The Grizzlies visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night, while the Hawks visit the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night as well.
Posted on: 12/23/2023 7:53 PM
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