Atlanta Hawks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - December 12 | 2022-23 NBA Season
The Atlanta Hawks (14-13) are coming into tonight's game off the back of a grueling 123-122 win over the Chicago Bulls. The OT victory broke the Hawks' three-game losing skid. Their opponents tonight, the Memphis Grizzlies (17-9), are riding high on a five-game winning streak ahead of tonight's match.
The Grizzlies have had a strong season so far and have all of the momentum heading into this exciting inter-conference clash. Interestingly, the Hawks bested the Memphis outfit twice last season. They'll no doubt be looking to build off their Bulls win by making it three for three against the Grizzlies tonight.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Match Details
Fixture: Hawks @ Grizzlies
Date & Time: Monday, December 12, 08:10 p.m. ET
Venue: FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee
Atlanta Hawks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
On the Hawks' front, power forward John Collins is out with a left ankle sprain. Shooting guard Dejounte Murray is also out due to ankle issues.
On the Grizzlies' end, small forward Danny Green is still out from a knee injury last season. Shooting guard Desmond Bane is out with a toe injury. Center Steven Adams is questionable due to injury management concerns regarding his ankle. Point guard Ja Morant is questionable due to right thigh soreness. Power/small forward Jake LaRavia is questionable due to a foot injury.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Odds & Spreads
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Atlanta Hawks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Starting 5s
Hawks - PG: Trae Young, SG: Trent Forrest, SF: AJ Griffin, PF: De'Andre Hunter, C: Clint Capela
Grizzlies - PG: Ja Morant, SG: Dillon Brooks, SF: John Konchar, PF: Jaren Jackson, C: Steven Adams
Hawks vs. Grizzlies Prediction
Fatigue may prove to be a huge factor in tonight's game. The surging Grizzlies have enjoyed a two-day break now and haven't had to worry about traveling since this is a home game. The Hawks, meanwhile, have gone through a rough 1-3 run and have been on the road for tonight. However, it's the Grizzlies who've really been struck by the injury bug lately.
Even with the litany of injuries lately, the Memphis outfit are simply the superior team this season. They've been top of the league in rebounding this season, respectable on the offensive and smart in their defensive playing. The Hawks, in contrast, have struggled to find their groove this season and almost looked exhausted in their skid-breaking, painfully narrow win over the Bulls. The Grizzlies sending their home crowd happy seems very likely tonight.
Prediction: Grizzlies -8 (-110)
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