Hawks hit lull; fall to Grizzlies 79-76

Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) is fouled as he drives between Memphis Grizzlies’ Nick Calathes (12) and Tayshaun Prince (21) during the first half of Saturday’s game in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

0209Hawks — Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) is fouled as he drives between Memphis Grizzlies’ Nick Calathes (12) and Tayshaun Prince (21) during the first half of Saturday’s game in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

ATLANTA — Zach Randolph scored 20 points and the Memphis Grizzlies continued their pattern of winning on the road with strong defense, shutting down the Atlanta Hawks 79-76 Saturday night. The Hawks were held to a combined 25 points in the second and third periods and set a season scoring low after leading 29-27 following the first period. Paul Millsap had 20 points and 11 rebounds for Atlanta, which has lost three straight.

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