Hawks Retain Corey Kispert as Starter in Tonight’s Game Against Grizzlies
The Atlanta Hawks continue to face challenges as they struggle through a losing streak. Despite earlier victories against the Pelicans, Nuggets, and Warriors, their recent performances have faltered sharply. The Hawks suffered defeats against several teams, highlighted by a defensive collapse against the Lakers, an offensive drought against the Trail Blazers, a blowout loss to the Celtics, and a disappointing attempt in a close loss to the Bucks, where they missed their first 22 three-pointers.
Hawks’ Starting Lineup Against the Grizzlies
In tonight’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Hawks are retaining Corey Kispert in the starting lineup. Here’s the complete starting five:
- G – Nickeil Alexander-Walker
- G – Dyson Daniels
- F – Corey Kispert
- F – Jalen Johnson
- C – Onyeka Okongwu
Recent Challenges and Opportunities
Throughout the losing streak, the Hawks have struggled, unable to deliver consistent performances on either end of the court. However, the Grizzlies are not an unbeatable team, making this matchup an opportunity for Atlanta to regain their footing.
Defensive Performance Against the Bucks
In their previous matchup against the Bucks, the Hawks displayed strong defensive efforts. Despite their offensive struggles in the first half, where they scored only 38 points, they improved significantly in the second half, shooting 53% from the field and 55% from three-point range. Ultimately, they outscored the Bucks 72-58 in that period.
Keys to Success Against the Grizzlies
To turn their fortunes around against the Grizzlies, the Hawks need to maintain their defensive intensity while finding a way to produce offensively. Memphis lacks one of the NBA’s elite defenses but boasts players like Jaren Jackson Jr. who can contribute defensively. The Hawks will seek to maximize the scoring potential of their starting lineup, which includes Kispert and fellow players Johnson, Alexander-Walker, and Okongwu.
Shooting Challenges for Hawks’ Key Players
Despite their potential, both Kispert and CJ McCollum have struggled to shoot well from three-point range since joining the Hawks. In recent games, they have combined for a poor shooting performance, going 0-9 from deep in their last outing. However, both players have proven track records of shooting effectively in their careers, which gives hope for improvement moving forward.
Conclusion
The Atlanta Hawks will look to find their rhythm against the Memphis Grizzlies. With Corey Kispert starting and a renewed focus on both ends of the court, Atlanta aims to snap their losing streak. Tonight’s game will be critical as they hope to reverse their recent fortunes.
