Bogdanovic and Collins shadow successful Aldama's performance as Hawks edge out Grizzlies / News - Basketnews.com

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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 91-87 (21-22, 16-18, 27-24, 27-23) in the close NBA preseason fight.

Bogdan Bogdanovic was one of the Hawks' top scorers, scoring 16 points (3/7 2 PT, 4/6 3PT), grabbing 3 boards, and dishing 5 assists.

John Collins and Danilo Gallinari registered a double-double performance each. Collins had 16 points and 12 rebounds, while the Italian forward posted 11 points and 10 rebounds.

De'Andre Hunter, Clint Capela, and Trey Young did not participate in the duel.

For the Grizzlies, Desmond Bane accumulated 18 points (3/5 2 PT, 4/8 3PT), 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block.

Santi Aldama was a 1 rebound away from the double-double. He recorded 16 points and 9 rebounds. Brandon Clarke had 16 points as well.

Steven Adams, Kyle Anderson, Dillon Brooks, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Ja Morant did not play.

Hawks: John Collins 16 (12 REB), Bogdan Bogdanovic 16 (5 AST), Danilo Gallinari 11 (10 REB), Sharife Cooper 10 (4 REB), Kevin Huerter 9 (4 AST).

Grizzlies: Desmond Bane 18, Santi Aldama 16 (9 REB), Brandon Clarke 16 (6 REB), De'Anthony Melton 7.

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