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Grizzlies Claw for Victory Against Hawks at FedExForum

As the Memphis Grizzlies prepare to host the Atlanta Hawks at FedExForum, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a challenging season. The Grizzlies have shown both flashes of brilliance and periods of struggle, with a recent victory over the Milwaukee Bucks highlighting their potential.


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In their last three games, the Grizzlies' performance has been a rollercoaster. Despite falling to the Brooklyn Nets with an 86-point effort compared to the Nets' 111, they showed resilience in their next game against the LA Clippers. Although they lost by a narrow margin (95-101), Memphis demonstrated improved offensive execution and defensive tenacity.


The highlight came in their most recent outing against Milwaukee, where they emerged victorious with 113 points over the Bucks' 110. This win showcased what Memphis is capable of when firing on all cylinders – efficient shooting (53 percent from field goals) and strong teamwork (30 assists).


However, consistency remains an issue for Memphis. Turnovers have been a thorn in their side; they averaged over 14 turnovers per game across these matchups. Additionally, while they've shown capability from beyond the arc (50 percent three-point shooting against Milwaukee), this hasn't been consistent across games.


Defensively, there's room for improvement as well – allowing an average of over 100 points against in these past performances indicates that tightening up on defense will be crucial against Atlanta.


The upcoming clash promises to be an intriguing one as both teams vie for momentum heading into the latter part of the season. With home-court advantage at FedExForum and coming off a confidence-boosting win, can Memphis maintain this upward trajectory?


Fans can catch all the action live on BSSE or attend in person at FedExForum in Memphis on March 8th at 7:00 PM local time.

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