The Memphis Grizzlies were scrapping with the Atlanta Hawks at press time Wednesday night as the 2008-09 season wound down at the FedExForum.

Billed as “Young and Hungry” before the start of the season, the Memphis Grizzlies’ started three rookies – Marc Gasol, Mayo and Darrell Arthur – for the majority of the year.

Heading into the finale against the Hawks, the Grizz (23-58) had lost their last two games but were 5-5 over the last 10. The home record was 15 and 25, and the overall victory total of 23 was one better than the previous season tally.

Hakim Warrick (left) of the Grizzlies and Rudy Gay prepare to battle for the rebound with ex-teammate Stomile Swift of the Phoenix Suns. (Photos by Warren Roseborough)	Robin Lopez of the Suns takes a spill as he battles against Memphis’ Darrell Arthur. It was a good night for the Grizz as they recorded the team’s largest victory margin ever against Phoenix.

Shaquille O’Neal (left) and Rudy Gay greet before the game between the Phoenix Suns and the Grizzlies on April 10.

Shaq tries to manuever around Marc Gasol of the Grizzlies and eventually was fouled on the play attempting to dunk. The Grizz blew out the Suns 109-86, but lost a rematch a few days later in Phoenix.