Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
124
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 29 | 39 | 26 | 30 | 124 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 38 | 32 | 21 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Grizzlies snuck past the Mavericks 124-121. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.