Game Thread: Hawks vs Grizzlies -- 11/26

Post #1 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:27 pm

Battle of Rising Stars as Hawks-Grizzlies face off

We’re in for an offensive showdown between two generational point guards

the Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks battle it out on Beale Street. These two teams have had roughly similar seasons. To varying degrees, both haven’t quite lived up to expectations.

The Grizzlies are an interesting case whether they’re right in the middle of expectations in terms of standings, overachieving in the eyes of some, and underachieving in some crowds as well. After a big run into the Eastern Conference Finals, where they came within 2 wins of a trip to the NBA Finals, the Atlanta Hawks could’ve been due for a big breakout in the regular season. Instead, they’ve kind of sputtered out of the gate. However, they’re picking up some steam here, as they’ve won 6 games in a row.

A generational battle
We’re lucky and blessed to have a battle between two of the best young guards in the league. Ja Morant and Trae Young have the makings of the next great point guard rivalry.

Both point guards drive the engine of their teams’ offense, as they have the scoring and playmaking chops to make their systems lethal when clicking. They are both on the “All League Pass team” with how they conduct the game with flair, pizzazz, and audacity.

It should be a fun battle to watch, and we should appreciate it. While both players will surely get theirs offensively, whoever outperforms the other could go a long way into determining the outcome of this game.

Please, Please Defend the 3

Good news: the Atlanta Hawks rank in the bottom-5 in 3-point attempts per game (31.9)

Bad news: they’re second in 3-point percentage (37.1%).

So while their offensive design might be encouraging, they have plenty of weapons from outside that could expose the Grizzlies’ spotty perimeter defense. They have a plethora of players shooting above the league-average from 3 — Bogdan Bogdanovic, Kevin Huerter, Cam Reddish, Trae Young, Danilo Gallinari, just to name a few.

It sounds like a broken record, but this will be a major key as the Grizzlies try to overcome these woes.

Memphis -- SB Nation

Post #2 » by **HMFFL** » Sat Nov 27, 2021 1:12 am

1pt favorite vs Memphis.
Let's get this win.

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DirtybirdGA · Post #3 » by **DirtybirdGA** » Sat Nov 27, 2021 2:13 am

Good game for Clint. Sucks no Ja is unavailable.

Post #4 » by **HMFFL** » Sat Nov 27, 2021 2:17 am

Yes, disappointing that Ja left the game with an injury.

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Post #5 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sat Nov 27, 2021 2:51 am

Read on Twitter

jayu70 · Post #6 » by **jayu70** » Sat Nov 27, 2021 4:47 am

I really liked the focus in this game and not looking ahead to the Knicks game tomorrow night.
Good win!

Post #7 » by **HMFFL** » Sat Nov 27, 2021 2:42 pm

We once held a 40pt lead in the game.

We had 64 points in the paint, Memphis had 46.

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tbhawksfan1 · Post #8 » by **tbhawksfan1** » Sat Nov 27, 2021 7:30 pm

Great game. Easy win . Interesting that some were pretending that Memphis had the best young core at a time in the past. Wrong!
This Hawks team is super young and already formidable

Post #9 » by **HMFFL** » Sat Nov 27, 2021 7:34 pm

tbhawksfan1 wrote:Great game. Easy win . Interesting that some were pretending that Memphis had the best young core at a time in the past. Wrong!
This Hawks team is super young and already formidable

I like many of their pieces but JJJ hasn't worked out as planned. They gave him a big extension too. I like watching Ja play but when he attacks the rim I cringe because I always expect him to get seriously injured. It hurts my knees watching him...lol

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