Memphis Grizzlies Glide Past Atlanta Hawks in a High-Scoring Affair at State Farm Arena

In a captivating display of basketball, the Memphis Grizzlies secured a victory over the Atlanta Hawks with a final score of 128-112. This win improved the Grizzlies' season record to 20-9, showcasing their dominance on the court. The Hawks, despite their valiant effort, fell to a 14-15 record after this game. The match held at State Farm Arena in Atlanta was attended by 16,909 fans who witnessed an intense battle between these two teams.

Grizzlies' Game Highlights

The Memphis Grizzlies started strong right out of the gate, putting up an impressive 43 points in the first quarter and maintaining their lead throughout the game. Their offensive strategy was on full display with a total of 35 assists contributing to their high-scoring performance. Notably, they managed to convert 18 out of 41 three-point attempts, marking a three-point percentage of 44 percent which played a significant role in securing their win.

Defensively, the Grizzlies were just as effective. They recorded an impressive number of steals (13) which contributed to their overall defensive rating of just over 102 points per possession. This defensive effort limited the Hawks' scoring opportunities and played a crucial role in extending their lead.

Standout Performances

Several players stood out for the Memphis Grizzlies during this matchup. Scotty Pippen Jr., with his remarkable efficiency score of 31, led his team by scoring 22 points and dishing out nine assists while also grabbing five rebounds. Desmond Bane followed closely behind with an efficiency score of 32; he scored 23 points and provided eight assists alongside five rebounds and four steals.

Jake LaRavia also made significant contributions offensively for his team by scoring 16 points with an efficiency score of 18 while assisting four times and collecting four rebounds.

Hawks' Effortful Performance

On the opposing side, despite falling short against Memphis's robust offense and defense strategies, Atlanta Hawks showcased resilience throughout all quarters but especially rallied in the fourth quarter where they scored most (36 points). Their bench contributed significantly with almost half (59) coming from non-starters indicating depth within their squad even if it wasn't enough to secure victory this time around.

Looking Ahead

The Memphis Grizzlies are set to host LA Clippers at FedExForum in Memphis on December 23rd at8:00 PM EDT Fans can catch this upcoming game live on FDSSE or FDSSC networks as both teams prepare for another exciting matchup that promises great basketball action.

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