Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Dec. 21 | 2024-25 NBA season
The Memphis Grizzlies will be on the road to face the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. Memphis is second in the Western Conference with a 19-9 record, while Atlanta is seventh in the East with a 14-14 record.
The Grizzlies are coming off a 144-93 blowout win against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. Santi Aldama led the team in scoring off the bench with 21 points and 14 rebounds. Memphis is on a hot streak and has won eight of its past 10 games.
Atlanta, meanwhile, lost 133-126 in OT to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. Trae Young had a double-double of 23 points and 16 assists, as De’Andre Hunter led the team in scoring with 27 points.
The Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. EST from State Farm Arena. The game will also be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast - Atlanta and FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast - Memphis. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and fuboTV.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks: Injury Reports
Memphis Grizzlies injury report for Dec. 21
Ja Morant is doubtful for the game with a back injury, while Marcus Smart is questionable with a shoulder injury. GG Jackson II (foot), Vince Williams Jr. (right ankle sprain) and Jay Huff (ankle) are out.
Atlanta Hawks injury report for Dec. 21
Trae Young is questionable for the game with a heel injury. Onyeka Okongwu (left knee inflammation), Kobe Bufkin (right shoulder) and Cody Zeller (personal) are out.
Here’s a look at the Grizzlies vs Hawks’ starting lineups and depth charts for Dec. 21.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks: Starting lineups and depth chart
Grizzlies starting lineup and depth chart
Hawks starting lineup and depth chart
*DD indicates day-to-day
Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks: Key players
Jaren Jackson Jr.
With Ja Morant doubtful to play, the offensive responsibility of Memphis will fall on the shoulders of Jaren Jackson Jr. The former Defensive Player of the Year has been solid this season with averages of 21.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks. He is among the betting favorites for the award and has been pivotal to Memphis’ strong start.
Jalen Johnson
With Trae Young questionable, Jalen Johnson will have to shoulder more responsibility for Atlanta. After a breakthrough season in 2023-24, he has continued the good work with averages of 19.7 points, 10.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks.