Dejounte Goes Off for 41 as Hawks Down Grizzlies

Buckle up for a wild ride sports lovelies, Friday night’s Hawks vs. Grizzlies matchup was one for the ages thanks to Dejounte Murray’s epic 41-point explosion. You read that right – 41 points! Dejounte was straight up unstoppable, torching the Grizzlies defense to match his career-high scoring night. Splashing threes, slashing to the rim, dishing dimes – he did it all. But it wasn’t just a one-man show. Key contributions from Bogdanovic, Capela, and the rest of the crew sealed the W to make it three straight for Hotlanta.

The Hawks came out sluggish but Murray’s 21 first-half points allowed them to rally back and go into halftime tied. Coach Quin Snyder praised Murray’s performance, saying “He was managing the game all the way around..”

Defense Steps Up

Atlanta’s defense has been trending upwards, holding opponents to under 100 points in 5 of their last 7 games. Against Memphis, the Hawks clamped down in the second half, limiting them to just 46 points. Strong team defense and Murray’s offensive explosion were the perfect combination.

Injuries Not Slowing Hawks

The Hawks were missing some key players, including leading scorer Trae Young, but they showed their depth and resilience. Players like Bogdan Bogdanovic (16 points) and Clint Capela (15 points, 11 rebounds) stepped up to support Murray. The Hawks have now won 3 in a row and 5 of 7, showing they can win even when short-handed.

Grizzlies Come Up Short

The Grizzlies led by 11 after the first quarter but went cold in the second, managing just 15 points. They were able to hang around for most of the game but couldn’t get the stops or buckets they needed down the stretch.

All in all, Dejounte Murray put on a show. Between his scoring outburst, playmaking, and defense, he did it all. Murray is stepping up at the perfect time. The Hawks are finding their groove and stringing together W’s.

The Hawks have now won three in a row and five of their last seven. With other key players out, the team has relied on a balanced attack and stepped-up defense to get the job done. Last night, they held the Grizzlies to just 92 points, right around their season average of 96.4 points allowed during their recent hot streak.

If Murray, Bogdanovic and Capela continue their solid play and the Hawks can maintain their defensive focus, this team looks poised to keep rolling. The wins may not always be flashy, but they all count the same in the standings.

Next up: The Hawks will look to keep their win streak going when they host the Pelicans on Sunday at State Farm Arena. Let’s go Hawks!