PREVIEW: The Atlanta Hawks bring elite spacing on offense and rank first in the league with their exceptional passing ability , positioning them as heavy favorites in this matchup. The Hawks have won 12 of their last 13 games and have won each of their last 10 home games , establishing themselves as one of the NBA's hottest teams heading into Monday. Atlanta is averaging 117.9 points on 47.3 percent shooting while allowing just 116.5 points , showcasing their balanced two-way performance. The Hawks will be without leading scorer Jalen Johnson, who is listed as questionable due to a sore left shoulder , though they've shown resilience in his absence recently. The Grizzlies have lost 10 of their last 11 games and arrive in Atlanta dealing with significant roster depletion. Memphis ranks third in post-up shot frequency but struggles with rim attack defense, ranking 30th in defending shots near the basket , exposing clear defensive vulnerabilities. The Grizzlies will be without Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Zach Edey, Ja Morant, Scotty Pippen, Santi Aldama, and Brandon Clarke , leaving them stretched thin across the roster. With a 24-46 record and a six-game road losing streak, Memphis remains out of playoff contention , making this trip to State Farm Arena feel like a long climb against a confident home squad.