ATLANTA – Coming off an impressive home win over the Western Conference-leading Lakers, the Grizzlies (29-31) open a three-game trip Monday against the Hawks (19-43) at State Farm Arena.
Bear Necessities is a spotlight on key Grizzlies’ facts and trends, curated from Communication Manager Ross Wooden’s Game Notes, to stay informed entering tonight's matchup.
Here are a few things to watch:
- Two weeks after teaming up as the starting backcourt for a victorious Team USA in the Rising Stars Challenge at All-Star Weekend, Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant and Hawks second-year point guard Trae Young match up for the first time in their NBA careers.