The Postgame Cleanup is brought to you by ServiceMaster. The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Atlanta Hawks 96-94 on Friday night at FedExForum, snapping a five-game losing streak in the first of two games in their second consecutive weekend with a home back-to-back.
Trailing 89-81 with 6:09 remaining, the Grizzlies closed the game on a 15-5 run to claim their first win of the season against an Eastern Conference opponent.
Tyreke Evans posted a game-high 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting and was 3-of-4 from three-point range, marking his 12th game this season with 20-or-more points. Mario Chalmers added 16 points off the bench for his second-highest scoring game this season and was a season-best 3-of-4 from beyond the arc.
Kent Bazemore led the way for the Hawks with 19 points on 8-of-15 shooting. Dennis Schroder added 18 points and a game-high 11 assists. Taurean Prince would end with 17 points on 6 of 12 shooting, including 5 of 7 from beyond the arc.
After trailing 21-12, the Grizzlies would go on a 15-4 run spanning the end of the first quarter into the second, highlighted by six-straight points from guard Ben McLemore. Marc Gasol, following a scoreless first half, scored all 13 of his points in the third quarter amidst an 8-0 rally that pulled Memphis within one (73-72) going into the final quarter.
Next Game
The Grizzlies look ahead to the second game of this home back-to-back as they face the Boston Celtics tomorrow night at 8 p.m. CT. Tune in to FOX Sports Southeast presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN.
Key Stats of the Night
- Marc Gasol, Tyreke Evans and Mario Chalmers combined for 34 points on 12-of-20 shooting in the second half.
- Tyreke Evans (4-5 3P), Mario Chalmers (3-4), Andrew Harrison (3-3) and Marc Gasol (2-2) combined for 11-of-14 shooting (.786) from three-point range for the game.
Key Run of the Night
- Trailing 89-81 with 6:09 remaining in the game, the Grizzlies closed the game on a 15-5 run.
Team Quotes
Player Notes
- Tyreke Evans posted a game-high 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting (4-5 3P), marking his 12th game this season with 20-or-more points.
- Mario Chalmers (16 points, 3-4 3P) recorded his second-highest scoring total of the season and had a season-high for three-pointers made.
- JaMychal Green (eight points, 12 rebounds) grabbed 10-or-more rebounds for the second time this season.
- Marc Gasol scored all 13 of his points in the third quarter.
- Memphis outscored Atlanta 14-6 in second chance points.
- Memphis earned its first win over an Eastern Conference opponent this season.