Nickeil Alexander-Walker poured in 26 points to lead a balanced offensive explosion as the Atlanta Hawks dominated the Memphis Grizzlies 146-107 on Monday night.
Atlanta showcased its depth in a major way, with eight players scoring in double figures en route to its highest-scoring game of the season. The Hawks extended their home winning streak to 11 games and have now won 13 of their last 14 overall.
The game was never close.
Atlanta jumped out to a 32-22 lead after the first quarter and blew things open in the second, taking a commanding 71-46 advantage into halftime. The Hawks continued to pour it on in the third, stretching the lead to a staggering 116-75 — a 41-point margin that effectively ended the contest.
Onyeka Okongwu and Jonathan Kuminga each added 16 points, while CJ McCollum chipped in 15 and Dyson Daniels had 12. Corey Kispert, Zaccharie Risacher, and Jock Landale each contributed 11 points as Atlanta shot an efficient 53% from the field and knocked down 25 three-pointers.
Despite winning the fourth quarter, Memphis never threatened after falling behind early.
GG Jackson led the Grizzlies with 26 points, while Tyler Burton added 20. Ty Jerome scored 17 and Walter Clayton Jr. finished with 16, but Memphis struggled from deep, shooting just 33% from beyond the arc.
The loss continued a difficult stretch for the Grizzlies, who have dropped 11 of their last 12 games.
Atlanta played without Jalen Johnson (shoulder), while Memphis remained severely short-handed, missing Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke, Zach Edey, Santi Aldama, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Scotty Pippen Jr., among others.
Up Next: The Grizzlies return home to face the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, while the Hawks hit the road to take on the Detroit Pistons.
