The undermanned Dallas Mavericks were defeated 112-108 on Saturday by the Memphis Grizzlies, led by rookie David Roddy, who scored a career-high 24 points, 17 of which came in the fourth quarter.
Due to a stunning performance from rookie David Roddy, the Memphis Grizzlies were able to win their thrilling game against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, 112-108. Roddy scored 17 of his 24 points, the most of his career, in the crucial fourth quarter. Roddy hit 7 of 8 shots in the final quarter, including 3 of 4 from outside the curve.
Jaren Jackson Jr., who scored 14, and Desmond Bane, who scored 25 points for the Grizzlies, also put in strong performances. Tim Hardaway Jr. led the Mavericks in scoring with 23 points. Additionally, Josh Green and Jaden Hardy contributed significantly to the team’s overall performance.
Despite this, the absence of two distinct NBA players tainted the match: Ja Morant of the Grizzlies and Luka Doncic of the Mavericks. Morant is not a member of the group because he posted a video to YouTube that appeared to show him dressed up at a Denver strip club. Doncic was unable to participate in the game because of a strain in his left thigh.
Despite the absence of these key players, the game maintained a fierce level of competition. Dallas and Memphis remained close in the first half despite Memphis’ 55% shooting. Hardaway scored 13 points in the third quarter to lead Dallas to a 33-21 victory over Memphis. Dallas even outscored Memphis. The Mavericks maintained their lead in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough to win.
In Dallas’ home opener this season, the Mavericks defeated the Grizzlies by a score of 137-96. Jaden Hardy also made his NBA debut for the Mavericks. On Monday, the two groups will perform once more in Dallas.
Coaches and the media continue to inquire about Ja Morant’s issues and provide responses in the interim. Morant’s absence from the team is expected to last at least two more games. Morant asked lead trainer Jason Kidd for assistance because he needed to talk to someone who wouldn’t judge him and could give him good advice.