Grizzlies and Hawks Set for Peach State Clash
The Memphis Grizzlies take on the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Wednesday night.

The Grizzlies (25-23) have made some notable strides of late after struggling with consistency most of the season, as they've forged four wins in their last five games. Their most recent success came Tuesday night, when they toppled the Miami Heat on the road by a 124-112 score. Dillon Brooks led the Grizzlies with 28 points, adding two assists, one rebound and two steals. Jonas Valacinunas posted a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double that also included one steal. Kyle Anderson supplied 19 points, eight rebounds, six assists and one steal. Desmond Bane delivered 15 points, three rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block. Xavier Tillman and Ja Morant provided 11 and 10 points, respectively.

The Grizzlies are likely to list De'Anthony Melton (leg), Justise Winslow (quadriceps) and Brandon Clarke (calf) as no better than questionable for Wednesday's game. Jaren Jackson (knee) will remain out, while Morant could be a game-time decision after exiting Tuesday's game versus the Heat early with a back injury.

The Hawks (27-24) come into Wednesday's interconference clash with some momentum in their own right, as they're riding a four-game winning streak. Atlanta's most recent success came at the expense of the New Orleans Pelicans, which they bested by a 123-107 score Tuesday night. Trae Young paced the Hawks with a 30-point, 12-assist double-double that also included one rebound. Bogdan Bogdanovic provided 21 points, four assists and four rebounds. Kevin Huerter totaled 17 points, three rebounds and two assists. Danilo Gallinari poured in 14 points. Clint Capela forged a 12-point, 12-rebound double-double that also included one assist and three blocks, while Lou Williams matched his teammate's scoring.

The Hawks are expected to remain without John Collins (ankle), De'Andre Hunter (knee), Cam Reddish (Achilles) and Kris Dunn (ankle) for Wednesday's game.

Wednesday's game marks the second and final meeting between the teams this season. The Hawks hold a 1-0 series lead, having notched a 122-112 win Dec. 26.
Posted on: 4/6/2021 9:33 PM