Hawks' defense faces challenge of Grizzlies' high-powered offense

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The Atlanta Hawks' defense will get another fierce test on Saturday when they begin a four-game homestand by hosting the Memphis Grizzlies, the NBA's top offensive team.

Atlanta allows 119.3 points per game, fourth-worst in the league. But more ominous has been the team's lack of acuity guardingthe 3-point shot, where they're last in the NBA in allowing opponents to make 15.9 per