NBA: Grizzlies drop Hawks for sixth straight win

Ja Morant and Desmond Bane combined for 52 points to help the visiting Memphis Grizzlies beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-119 and extend their winning streak to six games on Sunday.

Morant, in his first start since returning from an eight-game suspension, scored 27 points and had six assists. Morant made three free throws with 2:35 left to give the Grizzlies a six-point lead and rebuff an Atlanta comeback.

Bane scored 25 points, including a clutch driving basket with 1:39, with five assists.

Memphis (47-27) also got 15 points and eight rebounds each from Jaren Jackson Jr. and Xavier Tillman Sr.

Atlanta (37-38) was …

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