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Memphis Grizzlies: 5 Takeaways from Preseason Victory Over Atlanta

By Blake Monroe

MEMPHIS, TN - OCTOBER 5: JaMychal Green #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks on October 5, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - OCTOBER 5: JaMychal Green #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks on October 5, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MEMPHIS, TN – OCTOBER 5: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots the ball against the Atlanta Hawks on October 5, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN – OCTOBER 5: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots the ball against the Atlanta Hawks on October 5, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Marc Gasol

On the court in the defeat of the Atlanta Hawks, it is clear that Marc Gasol‘s mind set from last season is still the same this season: to win. Winning is everything to No. 33.

Gasol lead the Memphis Grizzlies with 21 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and one block in 24 minutes. This winning effort highlighted by Marc was very dominant over the Hawks’ young frontcourt.

JaMychal Green

Probably the biggest play of the night came in the hands, or more like left the hands, of power forward JaMychal Green.

His dominant block against the Atlanta Hawks’ shot attempt sent the ball out to Beale Street along with the opponent’s chances of winning. In one block, Green silenced any doubt about tonight’s outcome. He proved that he will be a force to reckon with on the court this season as he fights to protect his starting role.

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JaMychal walked away with 13 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two blocks…and the W in favor of the Memphis Grizzlies.

Overall

Toward the end of the 4th quarter, the Memphis Grizzlies did start to slack up offensively, but continued to play well-positioned defense.

The mixture of high-paced offensive and defensive play-making versus Atlanta demonstrated a different side of Memphis. In previous seasons, the Grizzlies have relied on the pick-‘n’-roll, but Friday showed a large number of assists coming from perimeter shooting.

A full team effort was effective against this Atlanta Hawks team, resulting in the first preseason win of 2018 for Memphis. Though it is still a preseason game and does not count toward the team’s record, these particular games are showing Grizz fans — and the league — the unison in which this mixture of players are working together.

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