Hawks Look to Capitalize on Shorthanded Grizzlies

Atlanta seeks to extend home winning streak against injury-plagued Memphis squad.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 8:10am

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The surging Atlanta Hawks, winners of 12 of their last 13 games, will host the struggling Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Atlanta has won 10 straight at home and is looking to solidify its playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies have lost 10 of their last 11 games and will be without several key players due to injuries.

Why it matters

This matchup is significant as the Hawks aim to continue their hot streak and climb up the Eastern Conference standings, while the Grizzlies are dealing with a rash of injuries that have derailed their season. A win for Atlanta could help them secure a more favorable playoff seed, while Memphis is simply looking to stay competitive despite their depleted roster.

The details

The Hawks have been dominant at home during their 10-game winning streak, averaging 122.4 points, 50 rebounds, 30 assists and 10.2 steals per game. They will be without leading scorer Jalen Johnson, who is questionable with a sore left shoulder. However, Atlanta got strong performances from Dyson Daniels and Mouhamed Gueye in their last game against the Warriors. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, have used a franchise-record 35 different starting lineups this season due to injuries. They will be without several key players, including Zach Edey, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ja Morant.

  • The Hawks' 10-game home winning streak dates back to early March.
  • Atlanta defeated the Grizzlies 124-122 on January 21, 2026.

The players

Jalen Johnson

The Hawks' leading scorer, who is questionable to play due to a sore left shoulder.

Dyson Daniels

The Hawks guard who matched his career high with 28 points in the team's last game.

Mouhamed Gueye

The Hawks forward who produced a double-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks in the team's last game.

Zach Edey

A Grizzlies player who is out due to ankle surgery recovery.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

A Grizzlies player who is out due to a right finger injury.

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What they’re saying

“We did a good job of staying focused against Golden State. We have to continue to stack our days and take care of business on Monday and keep winning.”

— CJ McCollum, Hawks guard

“Dyson came in and started off great, and Mo came in and was huge. He hit some big shots for us, protected the rim, rebounded and we did enough to get a win.”

— CJ McCollum, Hawks guard

“It was a tough back-to-back for us coming off a game against Boston, then to travel. I thought we gave a good fight, but you can see why Charlotte has been very successful, especially after the new year.”

— Tuomas Iisalo, Grizzlies coach

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