Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
138
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
141
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 14 | 10 | 138 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 27 | 27 | 33 | 14 | 13 | 141 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Grizzlies 141-138 in double overtime. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Grizzlies' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.