Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
106
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 26 | 33 | 24 | 23 | 106 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks squeaked past the Grizzlies 109-106. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.