HAWKS
Chalmers converted another 3-pointer with 1:45 to go, tying the game at 94, setting the stage for Evans’ go-ahead basket.
“We kind of weathered the storm,” Bazemore said of the game. “I think we took a step forward as a team. We didn’t get the win, but there was a lot of good stuff.”
Tip-ins
Hawks: Schroder’s 11 assists marked the second straight night he has reached at least 10. ... Ersan Ilyasova finished with nine points. He entered the game having scored at least 20 in three of last four games. ... Marco Belinelli finished with 14 points, converting 5 of 9 shots.
Grizzlies: Evans ret urned after missing Wednesday’s game in Washington with right hip soreness. ... Memphis committed 14 turnovers in the first half, a season high. The Grizzlies’ 22 turnovers for the game also were a season high. ... Gasol, who scored all 13 of his points in the third quarter, has reached double figures in all but one game this season, a victory over Houston on Oct. 28. ... JaMychal Green grabbed 12 rebounds, including four off the offensive glass.
3-point prince
Prince made a careerhigh five 3- pointers in the game. His previous high was four on Nov. 11 against the Wizards. “We’re really encouraging him to shoot 3s,” Budenholzer said. “I think that will open up his drive game and other things he can do. That’s what we really want from him.”
3-point grizzlies
Memphis finished the game 12 of 25 from outside the arc, but the success fell to four players. Gasol made both of his 3-pointers, while Harrison converted all three of his. Evans and Chalmers missed only one 3-point shot each, Evans going 4 of 5 and Chalmers making 3 of 4.
Final word
Asked about what he was thinking during the flurry of Atlanta shots in the closing few seconds, Bickerstaff replied: “There were some things going through my head that I don’t want to say.”
Up next
Hawks: Host the Miami Heat on Monday.
Grizzlies: Play t he second night of a home back-to-back on Saturday against the Boston Celtics.