Morant outduels Young as Grizzlies sweep Hawks
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives to the basket during a March 7, 2020, game at FedExForum against the Atlanta Hawks. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives to the basket against Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during a March 7, 2020, game at FedExForum against the Atlanta Hawks. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillion Brooks (24) goes up for a lay up during a March 7, 2020, game at FedExForum against the Atlanta Hawks. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) is fouled by Vince Carter (15) during a March 7, 2020, game at FedExForum against the Atlanta Hawks. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) grabs a rebound during a March 7, 2020, game at FedExForum against the Atlanta Hawks. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) plays tight defense on Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during a March 7, 2020, game at FedExForum against the Atlanta Hawks. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar looks at Atlanta Hawks legend Vince Carter after slamming the ball home during a March 7, 2020, game at FedExForum against the Atlanta Hawks. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) shoots a fadeaway jumper during a March 7, 2020, game at FedExForum against the Atlanta Hawks. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) kisses his daughter before a March 7, 2020, game at FedExForum against the Atlanta Hawks. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) fights for a basket during a March 7, 2020, game at FedExForum against the Atlanta Hawks. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Anthony Tolliver (44) fights for a rebound during a March 7, 2020, game at FedExForum against the Atlanta Hawks. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard De' Anthony Melton (0) shoots a layup during a March 7, 2020, game at FedExForum against the Atlanta Hawks. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillion Brooks (24) crashes the lane during a March 7, 2020, game at FedExForum against the Atlanta Hawks. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillion Brooks (24) reacts to a call during a March 7, 2020, game at FedExForum against the Atlanta Hawks. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter (15) passes the ball during a March 7, 2020, game at FedExForum against the Atlanta Hawks. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Facing the Hawks for the second time in six days, the Grizzlies picked up where they left off in Atlanta, riding big performances from Ja Morant and Jonas Valanciunas to a 118-101 win.