The Atlanta Hawks visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, January 21, at FedExForum with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET. Atlanta enters the game on a four-game losing streak, holding a 20-25 record, while Memphis is riding a one-game winning streak at 18-23.
Atlanta will be without center N’Faly Dante (right ACL) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (left Achilles tendinitis). Guard RayJ Dennis, forwards Caleb Houstan and Asa Newell, and forward Nikola Djurisic are all listed as doubtful due to G League assignments or two-way roster status. Zaccharie Risacher (left knee bone contusion) is also out.
These absences leave the Hawks relying heavily on Jalen Johnson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Onyeka Okongwu for scoring and rebounding. Johnson leads the team with 23.0 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, while Alexander-Walker averages 20.7 points.
Memphis faces its own injury challenges, with Brandon Clarke (right calf), Zach Edey (left ankle), Ty Jerome (right calf), and Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe surgery) all out. Santi Aldama is questionable with right knee soreness.
Jaren Jackson Jr. remains the centerpiece for the Grizzlies, averaging 18.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game, while Ja Morant contributes 19.3 points and 7.8 assists.
The Hawks’ recent losses include narrow defeats to Milwaukee (110-112) and a blowout against Boston (106-132). Memphis comes off a 126-109 win against Orlando in London.
