Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks player stats and box score( Dec. 3) | 2024-25 NBA seasonĀ
The Dallas Mavericks rallied from a 95-82 deficit entering the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in an Emirates NBA Cup game. Spencer Dinwiddie hit back-to-back 3-pointers with under two minutes left to help push the Mavs to the come-from-behind win. Luka Doncic had eight points and three assists in the final frame.
The Grizzlies' dominant 38-22 advantage in the third quarter gave them control of the game. However, they allowed the home team to turn the tables on them in the last 12 minutes. Ja Morant paced the losing side with 31 points, four assists, three steals and two rebounds.
Doncic scored 24 of his 37 points in the first half. He added 12 rebounds, four assists and four steals. Five other Mavericks finished in double-digit scoring to help the Slovenian. Dallas kept its slim hopes alive for a quarterfinal slot in the NBA Cup.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks player stats and box score
Memphis Grizzlies player stats and box score
Dallas Mavericks player stats and box score
Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks Game Summary
The Memphis Grizzlies visited the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday for a crucial NBA Cup game. A win by either team will keep its hope alive to punch a ticket to the knockout round.
The Grizzlies took a 26-25 lead after the first quarter behind 10 points from Jaren Jackson Jr. Desmond Bane and Santi Aldama combined for 10 points to help the star forward.
Luka Doncic paced the Mavericks with 12 points. Only Klay Thompson among the starters didn't score a point in the first quarter. Dereck Lively II already had four points, three rebounds and two assists.
Doncic's scoring onslaught continued in the second quarter. He added 12 more points to his total, pushing the Mavericks to a 60-57 halftime lead. Lively had 10 points, four rebounds and three assists in the first half.
Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis' balanced attack with 14 points, while Jaylen Wells, Desmond Bane and Santi Aldama combined for 23.
Ja Morant came alive in the third quarter. He had 11 points and three assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to their best 12-minute stretch in the game. Memphis won the period 38-22 to take a 95-82 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Mavericks flipped the script in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Grizzlies 39-21. Dallas rallied to win 121-116.