Atlanta vs Memphis: Expert Picks and Final Score Predictions
The Atlanta Hawks host the Memphis Grizzlies Monday night. This is the season’s second meeting between the clubs.
Recent form and context
Atlanta bounced back Saturday after a Friday loss to the Houston Rockets. The Hawks beat the Golden State Warriors without Jalen Johnson available.
Memphis sits near the bottom of the standings and appears more concerned with the draft lottery. Still, the Grizzlies upset Denver last week and led Boston into the fourth quarter.
Previous meeting
On January 21 at FedExForum, Atlanta edged Memphis 124-122. The Hawks got big performances that night.
- Jalen Johnson: 32 points, 15 rebounds, eight assists in 39 minutes.
- Onyeka Okongwu: 18 points on 6-10 shooting, nine rebounds, two blocks.
- CJ McCollum: 15 points, six assists, two steals off the bench.
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 11 points, four assists, two blocks in 33 minutes.
Player availability and rotations
Johnson’s status for tonight is uncertain. Atlanta might rest him ahead of matchups with Detroit and Boston later this week.
If Johnson sits, Mouhamed Gueye could draw another start. Gueye produced one of his best games on March 21.
- Gueye: 16 points on 6-6 shooting, including 4-4 from deep.
- Also had 10 rebounds, two assists, and three blocks in 26 minutes.
- It was his fifth career double-double.
Rising contributors
Zaccharie Risacher has shown steady production recently. Over his last nine games he averaged 10.0 points and 4.8 rebounds.
He shot .544 from the field and .567 from three in that stretch. Versus Golden State he scored 17 points on 5-6 shooting.
Matchup analysis
Atlanta enters this game as the more talented and motivated team. The Hawks need a win with a tougher slate ahead.
Memphis can still surprise on any given night. But their late-season priorities point toward the draft rather than wins.
Prediction
Filmogaz.com offers Atlanta vs Memphis: Expert Picks and Final Score Predictions based on form and personnel. Expect Atlanta to control pace and dominate inside.
Final score projection: Hawks 125, Grizzlies 109.
