nba-en : Atlanta Hawks vs Memphis Grizzlies, 2023-10-12

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13/10/2023 04h31

In a thrilling match between the Atlanta Hawks and the Memphis Grizzlies, the home team came out victorious, winning by a narrow margin of 103-102. The game took place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA and had an attendance of 12,437 passionate fans.

From the start, both teams displayed their offensive prowess, with the Hawks taking a slight lead in the first quarter, scoring 29 points compared to the Grizzlies' 31. The second quarter saw a shift in momentum as the Hawks outscored the Grizzlies 30-19, giving them a comfortable lead going into halftime.

However, the Grizzlies were determined to make a comeback and came out strong in the third quarter, narrowing the gap with a score of 25-23. The final quarter was a nail-biter, with both teams fighting tooth and nail for every point. Ultimately, the Grizzlies' efforts fell just short, as the Hawks secured the win with a 19-29 score in the fourth quarter.

Leading the way for the Hawks was Jalen Johnson, who had an outstanding performance with 14 points, 3 assists, and 3 rebounds. Trae Young also made a significant impact, contributing 20 points, 3 assists, and 2 steals. On the defensive end, Dejounte Murray and Bruno Fernando both stood out, with each recording 2 steals and 4 blocks, respectively.

For the Grizzlies, Santi Aldama led the charge with an impressive performance, tallying 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. GG Jackson also had a noteworthy game, contributing 24 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 block. Jacob Gilyard showcased his playmaking skills with a team-high 10 assists.

Despite the loss, the Grizzlies had a strong showing on the boards, outrebounding the Hawks 51-41. However, their 23 turnovers proved costly, giving the Hawks multiple opportunities to capitalize on their mistakes. Both teams displayed solid defensive efforts, with the Hawks recording 16 steals and the Grizzlies gaining 9 blocks.

The Hawks will look to carry their momentum into their next game against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 14, 2023, where they hope to secure another victory. As for the Grizzlies, they will face off against the Miami Heat on October 15, 2023, aiming to bounce back from their close defeat.

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