Hawks Set to Soar or Stumble? Memphis Grizzlies Await at FedExForum

As the Atlanta Hawks prepare to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum, fans are eager to see if their team can replicate the success of their recent home victory. On February 26, ATL showed a dominant performance against the Orlando Magic with a convincing 109-92 win. The Hawks' offense was firing on all cylinders, boasting an impressive 46 percent field goal percentage and an even more remarkable 41 percent from beyond the arc. Their defense wasn't too shabby either, holding ORL to just 42 percent shooting from the field.

The Hawks' bench contributed significantly with 30 points, showcasing depth that could be pivotal in their upcoming game. Another standout statistic was ATL's assist-to-turnover ratio of 3.44, indicating smart ball movement and careful possession play – factors that will be crucial against MEM's aggressive defense.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for ATL leading up to this matchup. Just two days prior to their triumph over ORL, they suffered a narrow defeat at home against the Toronto Raptors with a scoreline of 121-123. Despite putting up more points in paint and second-chance points than TOR thanks to an incredible effort on offensive rebounds (20), turnovers and lower three-point shooting (31 percent) proved costly.

Looking further back into February reveals another stumble for ATL when they visited Charlotte Hornets on February 15th. The Hawks were outpaced by CHA who took advantage of fast breaks scoring an astounding 21 points from such plays compared to ATL’s mere two points in this category.

Now turning our attention towards MEM – they are not opponents that can be taken lightly by any means; especially not on their home court at FedExForum where they'll have crowd support behind them. The Grizzlies have shown resilience throughout this season and will challenge every shot while pushing hard on fast breaks – areas where ATL has shown vulnerability.

For Atlanta Hawks fans hoping for victory come March 8th at FedExForum in Memphis; it is imperative that your team tightens up defensively particularly against fast break opportunities while maintaining efficiency from downtown as seen in their game versus ORL.

The scheduled tip-off is set for March 8th at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (-05:00). Fans won’t want to miss what promises to be an exciting contest between these two teams and can catch all the action live on BSSE network TV broadcasts.