Memphis Grizzlies defeat Atlanta Hawks 132-123 in preseason opener

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Atlanta Hawks 132-123 in their first preseason game. While the Hawks maintained an 11-point lead early in the game, the Grizzlies surged in the second quarter, outscoring Atlanta 49-32 to take a significant halftime lead.

The matchup provided the first live look at the Memphis roster, which features high-profile players such as No. 3 draft pick Cam Boozer. Boozer was projected to start at power forward, though reports indicated that starting center Zach Edey was unlikely to play in the preseason opener to prioritize the regular season.