The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Atlanta Hawks 108-82 on Tuesday night in Atlanta, concluding their four-game road trip 0-4.
With 6:34 remaining in the second quarter, the Hawks scored nine straight points to end the first half, extending their lead to 16 (51-35). Memphis' 16-point first half deficit was the closest they would come to the lead for the remainder of the game.
In the first half alone, the Hawks converted 16 Memphis turnovers into 22 points while only turning the ball over seven times themselves. The Grizzlies posted only two points off Atlanta's first half turnovers. The Hawks registered 38 total points off the Grizzlies' 27 turnovers of the game, the most points off turnovers recorded by a Grizzlies opponent this season.
Mario Chalmers led the Grizzlies with 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3P) while Dillon Brooks added 12 points (5-14 FG). Ivan Rabb recorded his first double-double of the season with 10 points (5-8 FG) and a team-high 11 rebounds.
Dennis Schroder led all scorers with 22 points (9-15 FG) and five assists for the Hawks. John Collins recorded a double-double with 15 points (6-9 FG) and 10 rebounds off the bench while Dewayne Dedmon recorded 11 points (5-6 FG).
Next Game
The Grizzlies look to bounce back as they head home to to take on the Utah Jazz tomorrow night at FedExForum. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. CT. Tune in to FOX Sports Southeast presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN.
Team Quotes
Player Notes
- The Grizzlies shot 34-79 (.430) FGs while passing out 23 assists.
- Ivan Rabb finished with a double-double off the bench, posting 10 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 21 minutes.
- JaMychal Green finished with six points, 10 rebounds and two assists 23 minutes.