Grizzlies 94, Hawks 88

How the game was won: In a playoff atmosphere, the Grizzles took advantage of late Hawks' mistakes to pull out a victory in a back-and-forth contest. The Grizzlies scored eight straight points in the final two minutes. The Hawks were hurt by Paul Millsap and Al Horford going a combined 4 of 21. Mike Conley led the Grizzlies with 21 points. Jeff Teague led the Hawks with a game-high 22 points.

Turning point: The Hawks had two turnovers and two misses that allowed the Grizzlies to make the decisive run and take a 94-86 lead with 12.8 seconds left.

Number: 10:16. Time remaining before Grizzlies hit their first 3-point shot after missing nine straight.

Next: The Hawks continue their three-game road trip in Minneapolis Monday night against the Timberwolves. The trip ends in Boston Wednesday before the All-Star break.

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