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The Atlanta Hawks edged the Memphis Grizzlies 124–122 on January 21 at FedExForum in a closely contested matchup that fell just below the Vegas total of 239.5. J. Johnson led Atlanta with 32 points, while O. Okongwu contributed 18 points in the victory. J. Morant paced Memphis with 23 points and J. Wells added 18, but the Grizzlies' offense stalled in the fourth quarter, scoring just 27 points after a strong 36-point third. The Hawks' three-point barrage proved decisive—Atlanta made 20 threes compared to Memphis's 12—and Atlanta's ball movement generated 34 assists on 46.7% shooting. Memphis shot 46.2% from the field but managed only 26 assists, reflecting a more isolation-heavy approach. Atlanta's defense held a 112.0 defensive rating versus Memphis's 115.3, and the Hawks' 9 steals helped create separation down the stretch. The loss leaves Memphis searching for consistency after a dominant third quarter couldn't sustain into the final frame.
