After four losses, the Hawks are again in Memphis

Returning from Europe Grizzlies he received Hawkson a streak of four consecutive defeats before the start of this meeting. Memphis quickly took control of this matchup and started the game with a 12-1 lead, but Atlanta quickly came back.

The Hawks are counting on their long-range prowess to get back in front, but it’s Memphis who still leads at the end of this first act behind Jaren Jackson Jr. (17 points, 6 rebounds) already the author of twelve points (21-19). The second quarter is marked by an exchange of sweet words between them I Morant (23 points, 12 assists) et Mohamed Gueye resulting from a technical foul for both players.

I Morant shines

On the next possession, the Memphis leader attacks Atlanta’s interior and recovers two free throws. On the line, Ja Morant does not tremble (43-41). However, it was the Hawks’ turn to create the first gap. Luke Kennard (18 points, 7/9 shooting, 4/5 from distance) hits his fourth game-winning shot of the night. He follows the last one Jalen Johnson (32 points, 15 rebounds, 8 assists), author of 2+1 and another successful basket (53-47).

To stay in touch, Memphis can count on Ja Morant. Leader first dunks Jaylen Johnson, then makes his eighth throw of the night in as many attempts. Finally, he clears the Hawks winger for an easy basket, but the Grizzlies are still trailing when they return to the locker room (66-59).

After the break, Ja Morant continues his little festival. He gives the decisive pass for Jaylen Wells on 3 points, sends Cedric Coward alley-oop and counter Dyson Daniels. In the process, Jaren Jackson Jr. takes responsibility to give his team the advantage (72-70).

Memphis shoots in the final moments

The two teams never let each other go, but thanks to Ja Morant’s shot from the middle at the end of the third quarter, Memphis still leads (95-94). During this final act, the two teams remain neck and neck and there is only a one-point difference in Atlanta’s favor entering the final minute of the game. Jaylen Johnson takes charge for his team’s three-point lead, and Memphis fires up.

Tuomas Iisal’s men have four free-throws to equalize or go ahead but take just one. In the process, Ja Morant misses the game-winning shot and Memphis loses 122-124.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

– Hawks in it from the start of the match. During the calculation face auk BucksThe Hawks stood out in spite of themselves with 1/22 3-pointers in the first half. This time, Quin Sneijder’s players were in the game from the start. If the machine took a few minutes to start, Mr. Okongwu he showed himself with two shots from distance, but Luke Kennard in particular had a hot hand. Former Clippers started the game 4/4 from behind the arc, allowing Atlanta to take an early lead. In this game, the Hawks shot 44% from behind the arc compared to 34% for Memphis.

– I Morant on all fronts. To try to bring victory to his team, Ja Morant worked hard. First, there was this run in the second and third quarters where he alternated between free throws, paint baskets and assists, but he also showed up on defense from two blocks away. Dyson Daniels. However, despite 23 points and 12 assists, he was responsible for 5 of Memphis’ 17 turnovers and also missed the game-winning shot. And the Grizzlies especially lost…

– Atlanta is back to winning ways. After four straight losses, Atlanta finally wins a game. Success fueled by a new solid performance by Jalen Johnson, the author of 32 points and 15 rebounds, but also by a great contribution from the bench. In addition to Luke Kennard, CJ McCollum also appeared with 15 units. Atlanta will have a chance to prove it this Friday by hosting the Suns.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = point difference when the player is on the court; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.