GG Jackson, Grizzlies Top Hawks 132-123 in Atlanta

The Memphis Grizzlies came away from State Farm Arena with a 132-123 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Oct. 5, 2026, getting efficient scoring from GG Jackson and perimeter production from Jaylen Wells. Jackson delivered 14 points in 16 minutes, shooting 5-for-7 from the field and 2-for-4 from beyond the arc while adding two rebounds, an assist and a steal.

Wells made his mark from long range, with all four of his field goals coming from behind the 3-point line. He finished with 12 points on 4-for-6 shooting from deep in 17 minutes. Ty Jerome also scored 12 points and handed out five assists in 15 minutes, adding a block and finishing with a plus-11 rating.

Cameron Boozer supplied a little of everything for Memphis. In 18 minutes, he posted 11 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals, going 5-for-9 from the floor despite missing his three attempts from beyond the arc.

Atlanta countered with 19 points from Corey Kispert, who shot 7-for-11 overall and 4-for-7 from deep. Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 14 points on 6-for-9 shooting, while RayJ Dennis contributed 12 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals with a plus-12 rating. Asa Newell delivered a 12-point, 12-rebound double-double, adding two assists and two steals in 22 minutes, but those efforts were not enough to give the Hawks the win.