Atlanta Hawks rout Memphis Grizzlies 146-107 as balanced scoring and threes define March 23 win
A decisive home result at State Farm Arena
The Atlanta Hawks delivered one of their most lopsided performances of the season on Monday, March 23, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 146-107 at State Farm Arena. Atlanta led for most of the night and built the margin steadily across quarters, outscoring Memphis 32-22 in the first, 39-24 in the second and 45-29 in the third before closing with a 30-32 fourth quarter.
The win moved Atlanta to 40-32 on the season, while Memphis fell to 24-47.
Three-point volume and efficiency set the tone
Atlanta’s perimeter shooting was a central driver of the blowout. The Hawks made 25 three-pointers on 54 attempts (46.3%), pairing high volume with strong accuracy. Memphis, by comparison, hit 14 of 43 (32.6%). The gap from beyond the arc alone accounted for a substantial portion of the final margin.
Atlanta also shot 53.3% overall (49-for-92) and turned the ball over 11 times. Memphis shot 42.2% (35-for-83) and committed 23 turnovers, a difference that repeatedly turned defensive stops into quick scoring chances for the Hawks.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker leads, while eight Hawks reach double figures
Nickeil Alexander-Walker led Atlanta with 26 points on 8-of-11 shooting, and the Hawks received double-digit scoring from eight players, reflecting a distribution that kept the offense productive across rotations and lineup changes.
Atlanta also posted 37 assists, indicating consistent ball movement and a high rate of assisted baskets throughout the night.
- Atlanta: 146 points on 49 made field goals and 25 made threes
- Atlanta: 37 assists and 12 steals
- Memphis: 23 turnovers and 21 personal fouls
Memphis effort led by GG Jackson amid a difficult offensive night
For Memphis, GG Jackson scored 26 points and was the leading scorer in a game where the Grizzlies spent limited time in front and never mounted a sustained run to cut into the deficit. Memphis finished with 20 assists and 34 total rebounds, but the combination of turnovers and Atlanta’s shooting efficiency proved decisive.
What the numbers say about how the game broke open
Atlanta’s 44-point largest lead, 92% of game time spent ahead, and 14 fewer turnovers than Memphis were consistent indicators of control from early in the first half through the third-quarter surge.
By the time Atlanta opened separation in the middle quarters, the contest had shifted from a competitive first period into a sustained advantage built on three-point makes, defensive pressure and efficient half-court execution.