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AJ Griffin Hits Another Miracle Buzzer-Beater Recapping the Atlanta Hawks overtime victory against the Chicago Bulls.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

AJ Griffin Makes INSANE Turnaround Oop For The Win! #TissotBuzzerBeater | December 11, 2022

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Darnell Mayberry: Final: Hawks 123, Bulls 122, OT AJ Griffin... - The Athletic Final: Hawks 123, Bulls 122, OT AJ Griffin scored on a wild, buzzer-beating bucket off a sideline out of bounds lob pass to sink the Bulls a...

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

AJ Griffin with the GAME-WINNER at the Buzzer in Overtime vs Bulls 🔥

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Rookie impresses again Griffin ended with 24 points (11-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and three steals over 35 minutes during Friday's 117-109 win over Denver.

Impact Griffin has been one of the most productive rookies in the league this season, and while he was trusted with a more significant role due to the absence of De'Andre Hunter (hip), he stepped up and finished as Atlanta's second-best offensive player behind Dejounte Murray. Griffin made his second start of the season and posted his season-best scoring mark, but his performances have improved significantly over the last few weeks. The former Duke star has scored in double digits in six of his last eight appearances.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Griffin isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Kings, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Griffin will move back to the bench with De'Andre Hunter (illness) returning to the lineup. Griffin is averaging 8.4 points and 2.0 rebounds in 16.4 minutes across the first 13 games of his rookie season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Turns in another strong showing Griffin amassed 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and three steals in 36 minutes during Monday's 114-102 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Griffin put together a stellar shooting night, knocking down three shots from beyond the arc for the first time this season. He's put up 17 points in back-to-back matchups and has notably totaled four steals over that brief stretch. Griffin drew his first career start Monday but figures to head back to the bench when De'Andre Hunter (illness) gets the green light to return.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Making first NBA start Griffin will start Monday's game against the Cavs, Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks reports.

Impact With De'Andre Hunter (illness) sidelined, Griffin will move into the lineup for the first start of his NBA career. The rookie out of Duke has emerged as a key bench piece of late, most recently posting 17 points and five rebounds in Saturday's 124-122 win over the Raptors. Earlier this month, Griffin went for 24 points (10-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in 31 minutes in a win over Milwaukee.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks rookie AJ Griffin scores game-winning shot to seal 124-122 win against Raptors ATLANTA — It was far from a perfect outing for the Hawks. But they fought back to push Saturday’s game to overtime and defeat the visiting R...

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Surprising source of points Griffin ended Saturday's 124-122 overtime victory over Toronto with 17 points (8-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 30 minutes.

Impact Griffin shot over 50 percent from the field and also turned in his best scoring performance since Nov. 7 against Milwaukee, when he put up 24 points. He's also seeing an increase in playing time of late, logging 17, 21 and now 30 minutes in his last three matchups, respectively.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Griffin, son of Raptors coach Adrian Griffin, hits game-winning alley-oop vs. father's team in overtime Hawks rookie AJ Griffin earned the ultimate bragging rights over his father, Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin, after hitting a buzzer-...

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

AJ Griffin Overtime Buzzer Beater Gives Hawks Win

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE

AJ Griffin posterizes potential NBA MVP Philadelphia 76ers superstar center Joel Embiid totaled 42 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two blocks in Saturday’s 121-10...

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

AJ Griffin posterizes potential NBA MVP Philadelphia 76ers superstar center Joel Embiid totaled 42 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two blocks in Saturday’s 121-10...

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

AJ Griffin seizes the opportunity for extended run in Hawks' rotation Hawks rookie AJ Griffin pulled off something that no other rookie has done this season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • AJC.COM

AJ Griffin scores career-high 24 points on 10-15 shooting

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Season high in scoring off bench Griffin produced 24 points (10-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and three steals in 31 minutes during Monday's 117-98 win over the Bucks.

Impact Griffin posted a season-high scoring total off the bench in a blowout victory, leading the Hawks second unit in points, shots made and minutes played. Griffin has reached double figures in scoring twice this season, with his previous season-high being a 10-point outing Oct. 28 against Detroit.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Flashes hot shooting Griffin finished Friday's 136-112 victory over Detroit with 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt) across six minutes.

Impact Griffin has logged just 12 minutes across two contests thus far, but the rookie has poured in 18 points (7-10 Fg, 4-6 3Pt) over that span. Griffin dealt with an ankle injury throughout training camp, and he was rested Wednesday as Atlanta exercises an abundance of caution. That being said, the 19-year-old's role could begin ramping up in the days to come.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Duke product AJ Griffin makes splash in NBA debut The rosters for Sunday’s game between the Atlanta Hawks and the visiting Charlotte Hornets included a combined four Duke basketball talents:...

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

AJ Griffin gives Hawks plenty to mull as regular season approaches Hawks rookie forward AJ Griffin may have missed some prime time to show why the team selected him with the 16th pick in the NBA draft. But t...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • AJC.COM

Returns to live practice Griffin participated in live practice Friday for the first time since tweaking his ankle, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Impact Griffin didn't participate in Wednesday's live practice, but it seems that this was only a minor injury. The rookie should be in line to receive minutes this preseason.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing ankle injury Hawks head coach Nate McMillan said Wednesday that Griffin "tweaked" his ankle and has been limited in practice the last couple of days, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Impact Griffin didn't participate in Wednesday's open practice due to the ankle issue, but it doesn't sound like a big concern considering he's still participating in workouts. As long as the rookie can log some live sessions with the team soon, he should be ready for the preseason when it begins Oct. 6.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves past foot issue Hawks general manager Landry Fields said Friday that Griffin (foot) has been "full go" for the last few weeks, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Impact The Hawks selected Griffin with the 16th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, but he didn't play during Summer League due to a foot injury. However, he appears to have moved past the issue and will be fine for camp. It's unclear what role he'll play for the Hawks as a rookie, as he faces stiff competition for playing time in Atlanta's talented backcourt.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Thursday Griffin (foot) is out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Spurs, Lauren L. Williams of MLive.com reports.

Impact Thursday marks the Hawks' final Summer League matchup before tournament play begins Saturday. There's nothing to indicate Griffin is dealing with a serious injury.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Grifffin (foot) will not play in Tuesday's Summer League clash with the Heat, Lauren L. Williams of MLive.com reports.

Impact Griffin reportedly remains day-to-day and hasn't been ruled out of Summer League altogether, but he has just one more chance to return Thursday against the Spurs before tournament play Sunday.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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