Mavericks vs. Grizzlies: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Friday January 14, 2022
Dallas Mavericks 112, Memphis Grizzlies 85 (Final)
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That 2nd half by Luka reminded me of Bad Boys II when Will Smith screams at Martin Lawrence “FROM NOW ON, THAT’S HOW YOU SHOOT” An all world player played like an all world player – 1:27 AM
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The Grizzlies are already hungry to get the winning feeling back. dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 1:27 AM
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Doncic on Ja Morant passing him in All-Star voting. pic.twitter.com/I0kW7Cl24h – 1:22 AM
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Late night @Dirk Nowitzki tribute 🤍
#LukaDoncic 🤝 #NBAAllStar – RT TO VOTE! pic.twitter.com/xm2tG2cwjW – 1:21 AM
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Streak busters: Behind a Luka Doncic triple-double, Mavs halt Grizzlies at 11 games dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:19 AM
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Mavericks’ reaction to snapping Memphis’ 11-game winning streak with second-half defense, Luka’s triiple-double.
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If asked, will Desmond Bane participate in the 3-point contest this season?
Bane: “Most definitely.” – 1:17 AM
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Dallas vs Memphis is very realistic as a potential 3 vs 6 or 4 vs 5 matchup.
Luka Doncic on possibly seeing Memphis in the playoffs:
“They have a complete team. Everybody knows their roles. If we’re going to get them, it’s going to be really tough to beat them.” – 1:13 AM
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BIG TIME WIN
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The Mavericks are hopeful Jason Kidd can return to the bench Saturday to resume coaching against Orlando, sources say.
Dallas is 3-1 with Kidd in NBA protocols under acting coach Sean Sweeney, ending win streaks for Chicago (9) and Memphis (11).
More: marcstein.substack.com – 12:57 AM
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Luka Doncic was very complimentary of Ja Morant. He said Morant deserves the attention he’s getting, including passing him in the most recent All-Star voting.
“He’s just a different player. His athleticism is above everything. He jumps out of the gym.” – 12:55 AM
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Some important things tonight:
Memphis #1 in paint pts (55.6/gm), Dallas won that battle 72-50. Memphis top fast break pts team (16.6/gm), advantage Mavs 23-11. Grizzlies lead NBA in rebound pct & were +11/game in rebs during their 11 gm streak. Mavs outrebounded the Grizz by 11. – 12:50 AM
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Ja Morant said that one game won’t define this team. He adds they were all tired by the end of it.
“I wasn’t locked in. Throwing the ball all over the court.” – 12:50 AM
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The way Mavs have been finishing games vs good teams (Outside of NY when they were never really in the game) has been incredible in Jan.
Vs DEN Outscore 34-26 win by 14
Vs GS Outscore 29-15, win by 17
VS CHI outscore 30-20 win by 14
Vs MEM Outscor 28-12 win by 27. – 12:45 AM
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Against Memphis tonight Luka Doncic had 27P/12R/10A. Luka now has 40 career triple-doubles. The other 349 players who have appeared in a game in franchise history for the Mavericks have combined for 40 triple-doubles. And 21 of those were by Jason Kidd! – 12:41 AM
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Marquese Chriss had 15 points and 6 rebounds on 6-7 shooting tonight.
Chriss has 3 games with 10+ points in his 12 appearances with the Mavericks. pic.twitter.com/EyMChXyJPR – 12:39 AM
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40th triple-double.
All-Star starter behavior.
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@ModeloUSA | #ModeloMilestone pic.twitter.com/CgzCFy58aw – 12:39 AM
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Darko Rajakovic acknowledged fatigue was a factor for Memphis late in this one, but they were disappointed in the effort.
“We know we have this team again in the next seven days. We are looking forward to seeing them again.” – 12:38 AM
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The last game the Grizzlies lost was on December 23. – 12:34 AM
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the ja over luka takes were always wrong btw – 12:30 AM
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The Grizzlies scored 30 points in the second half. Got to be a season low. – 12:29 AM
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For the 6th time in franchise history, the Mavs stop an opponent winning streak of 11 games or longer. Memphis had won 11 straight before the Mavs outscored em 62-30 in the 2H to win easily 112-85. Mavs have now won 8 of 10…including wins in the last 10 days vs GS, CHI & MEM. – 12:28 AM
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JB’s MIP campaign starts NOW.
Career-high 5 steals. pic.twitter.com/7xIrNZCYbA – 12:28 AM
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keep rocking wit us. see you Monday. pic.twitter.com/wzvack0rjK – 12:26 AM
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Reggie Bullock finished tonight’s game with 10 points, 9 rebounds and a game-high +31 rating.
The +31 rating is the third-best of his career, only behind a game with a +36 rating (1/17/21 at BOS) and a game with a +34 rating (3/31/19 at NOP). pic.twitter.com/AxAL3Q6qVd – 12:25 AM
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Luka Triple Doncic.
#LukaMagic x #NBAAllStar
Retweet to send a very deserving Luka to the All-Star Game. pic.twitter.com/qzZdoWqzAH – 12:24 AM
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Quick recap of how the Mavericks stopped Memphis’ 11-game winning streak.
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Welp, all good things must come to an end. The Grizzlies’ winning streak stops at 11, as they lose to the Dallas Mavericks 112-85. Quick Recap from @PAKA_FLOCKA https://t.co/oGQIoUVQJc pic.twitter.com/IpESXnO76X – 12:22 AM
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Final
Mavs .. yeah :/
Grizzlies .. yeah :/ – 12:22 AM
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The @Memphis Grizzlies 11-game winning streak ends tonight.
Grizzlies fall to the Mavericks 112-85. – 12:21 AM
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With tonight’s win, the Mavericks snapped the 11-game win streak by the Grizzlies.
This is the 9th win streak of 10+ games snapped by the Mavericks in franchise history, with all but the first coming on the road. pic.twitter.com/sGO45DuhYX – 12:20 AM
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Razzmatazz-hop-skiddily-doo 🙃
#LukaDoncic x #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/t3LbJLUCpS – 12:11 AM
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The Grizzlies have Culver, Konchar, Mathias, Aldama, and Tillman in the game now – 12:10 AM
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The @JWright929espn dream of a 49-game winning streak appears to be over. Alas.
First time since Dillon Brooks got hurt that his absence was really noticeable. Luka Doncic had his way with the Grizzlies after halftime. – 12:10 AM
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#⃣4⃣0⃣ secured.
@Luka Doncic x #NBAAllStar. RT TO VOTE. pic.twitter.com/mGS6n0Gqkg – 12:09 AM
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Luka Doncic has a triple-double.
27pts, 12reb, 10ast – 12:08 AM
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Luka Dončić has recorded his 40th career triple-double with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists midway through the 4th quarter.
Dončić is now one of 11 players in @NBA history to record 40 triple-doubles. pic.twitter.com/qlbKT9PV5w – 12:08 AM
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Luka just doing some insane things right now. – 12:07 AM
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Luka doing Luka things! – 12:07 AM
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Go get the Culver-Mathias-Aldama-Tillman crew out there and get your rotation ready for the MLK day – 12:07 AM
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That’s Doncic’s 40th career triple-double, making him the 11th player to reach that plateau. He got the triple-double with a behind-the-back assist to Powell.
In case any of you have forgotten, he’s 22. – 12:07 AM
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Jalen Brunson with five steals. You love to see it. – 12:06 AM
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keep chipping. keep chipping. – 12:03 AM
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This team just looks exhausted, but also credit to Dallas for taking advantage of it with physical defense and good ball movement – 11:57 PM
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Mavericks score the first seven of the fourth quarter, go up 91-73, forcing Memphis timeout. Outstanding second half going by this group. – 11:56 PM
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TIMMMAAYYYYYYYYYY FOR 3! – 11:55 PM
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Luka finding his groove with 10 points in Q3 🪄
RT to vote #LukaDoncic to the #NBAAllStar game! (@acmebrick) pic.twitter.com/sKog1BjqHf – 11:54 PM
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Grizzlies are completely out of gas. Nothing will go. Every shot is short. – 11:54 PM
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Mavs have gotten Grizzlies into a halfcourt game. They have only turned it over twice since the 1st qtr. Grizzlies gotta get this thing moving up and down if want streak to continue. – 11:53 PM
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Mavericks with a fantastic third quarter. They hold Memphis to 36.4 percent shooting, outrebound them 14-8 and outscore them 34-18. They own an 84-73 lead going into the fourth. – 11:51 PM
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Dallas outscored Memphis 34-18 in the third quarter. Remember, the Grizzlies played last night, so theoretically this would be the point in the game where Dallas is the fresher-legged team. – 11:50 PM
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end of the 3rd quarter
Mavs 84
Grizz 73
Ja: 17 points, 7 assists, 3 rebounds
Bane: 12 points, 6 rebounds
Anderson: 12 points, 5 rebounds
Clarke: 9 points, 2 blocks
Trip: 8 points, 7 rebounds – 11:50 PM
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4th quarter run comin.
📺 Watch on @GrizzOnBally 📺
📻 Listen on @929espn 📻 pic.twitter.com/HvmPb4ufV9 – 11:50 PM
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Dorian. Finney. Smith.
That’s it. That’s the tweet. pic.twitter.com/SKyxrmg4B5 – 11:48 PM
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Kyle Anderson for 3! – 11:46 PM
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Brutal quarter for Memphis all around. – 11:46 PM
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SHAKE THE ROOM @Steven Adams pic.twitter.com/KdyLjcZsso – 11:44 PM
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Mark Jones: “Finney-Smith finna win this game for Dallas.”
Mavs fans, y’all know exactly who to blame if this goes south. – 11:43 PM
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Grizzlies currently look like a team that’s playing their 8th game in 12 days. – 11:41 PM
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Finney-Smith has 8 points in this quarter, and he leads Dallas with 15. – 11:40 PM
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Two Dallas points coming off the board. It was a shot clock violation. – 11:40 PM
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Gut-check time. Memphis hasn’t been hit with a haymaker like this during the winning streak. Easy to see how Dallas’ defense has been so good lately. – 11:40 PM
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The Mavericks are just on a ruthless run right now… – 11:39 PM
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20-4 Mavericks run. – 11:38 PM
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This is Dallas’ largest lead, 69-64. – 11:37 PM
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Memphis has not played great basketball here in this third quarter. Mistakes galore and giving up easy scores. Gotta wake up. – 11:37 PM
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🍿🍿🍿 pic.twitter.com/hqO8VGGHC5 – 11:37 PM
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JB makin’ errybody dance 🕺 pic.twitter.com/ybqdeJLVno – 11:33 PM
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mavericks bench a sixth defender for the corner 3? pic.twitter.com/glITBzbCb7 – 11:32 PM
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The start to the 3Q was about as bad as the Grizzlies have looked during this win streak. Ja Morant has 15 points and 5 assists but also 6 turnovers. – 11:32 PM
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Mavericks up 63-62. Grizz take timeout. – 11:31 PM
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Doncic needs 2 rebounds and 2 assists for his 40th career triple-double — to go along with his 14 points so far.
He would be the 11th player to reach that milestone. – 11:31 PM
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Extremely sloppy offense from the Grizzlies in this third quarter and they trail again. Totally out of sorts. – 11:30 PM
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Grizzlies have been so good in the draft lately. Dillon Brooks, Brandon Clarke, Desmond Bane … this is how you win. Ja, Jackson, they are the pillars. Mid/late draft picks — that’s what push you to a high level. – 11:29 PM
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this is how you move without the rock.
cc: @Desmond Bane pic.twitter.com/bmuBXR4Ez8 – 11:28 PM
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Brandon Clarke just destroyed Jalen Brunson on that mismatch – 11:28 PM
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That footwork from Bane on that fly-by 3 was really impressive – 11:22 PM
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There’s hope within the Mavericks organization that Kristaps Porzingis can clear health and safety protocols as soon as tomorrow, but it’s extremely unrealistic to think he could play against Orlando tomorrow, and or probably even Monday against OKC. Hasn’t practiced in 2 weeks. – 11:20 PM
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Mavs trail in MEM 55-50 at half. Rallied from nine down in 1st qtr to take 2 pt lead. But big 3pt play by Ja right before half gives Griz the edge. Morant 15 for MEM. Doncic 9-6-5 for Mavs. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 11:14 PM
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brb. pic.twitter.com/cbdHZDN7XA – 11:13 PM
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The energy inside FedExForum has been so refreshing these past few games. Missed this during the pandemic. Incredible homestand so far, and we’ve still got another half of Grizzlies-Mavs, Luka-Ja and the MLK game against Chicago. – 11:12 PM
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Close contest at the half.
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Grizzlies up 55-50 at the half.
Ja Morant w/ a game-high 15pts, 3reb, 4 ast
Kyle Anderson off the bench with 9pts, 5 reb
Jaren Jackson Jr: 6pts, 5 reb – 11:09 PM
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Since I’ve pointed out Doncic’s turnover total several times, only fair to note that Morant has 4, along with 15 points and 4 assists. – 11:09 PM
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Mavericks down 55-50 at halftime. All in all a very competitive 24 minutes. Luka was average by his standards, but the Mavericks still hanging tough. Will they be the ones to stop Memphis’ 11-game win streak? – 11:07 PM
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Euro-steppin’ in Memphis
@AcmeBrick | @Luka Doncic #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/forLbugbfT – 11:07 PM
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HALFTIME
Mavs 50
Grizz 55
Ja: 15 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds
Anderson: 9 points, 5 rebounds
Ziaire: 7 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists
Bane: 7 points, 4 rebounds
BC: 7 points, 2 blocks
Trip: 6 points, 5 rebounds, 1 block – 11:06 PM
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beautiful. memphis. grizzlies. basketball. pic.twitter.com/5WqGxwPWvR – 11:06 PM
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And we end the 1st half with M-V-P chants for Ja Morant! – 11:06 PM
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Ja Morant with the acrobatic and-1! He’s just an unbelievable finisher – 11:05 PM
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Ja Morant. Spectacular. – 11:05 PM
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PUT EM IN THE MIX @Ja Morant
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5 turnovers for Doncic. His career regular-season high is 9. – 11:03 PM
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Luka Doncic just took it right at Jaren Jackson Jr. It did not work out the way he’d hoped. – 11:03 PM
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Jaren Jackson Jr. has turned into a brick wall in the paint. One of the best paint defenders in the NBA.
Goodness. – 11:03 PM
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TRIP WITH THE MASSIVE BLOCK ON LUKA THEN DESMOND BANE WITH THE FASTBREAK AND-1 – 11:02 PM
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grizzlies/mavericks is madness – 11:02 PM
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Just barely robbed of the Jaren Jackson Jr. combo meal. – 11:01 PM
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Mavericks playing better defense and took a brief lead. Now tied at 46. Last two minutes of the half and start of the third are going to be critical. – 11:00 PM
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Luka Doncic just chuckled at Grizz hitting a Mavericks fan in the head with a pillow. – 11:00 PM
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Grizzlies have had 4 turnovers in this 2nd qtr.. – 10:56 PM
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Timmy with a 𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒑 bucket 💦 pic.twitter.com/IH8asOAHP3 – 10:54 PM
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the realest 🦄 in the room. debate your toaster.
@Jaren Jackson Jr. // #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/av1zVuUi1H – 10:53 PM
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BC. SIT DOWN. LOCK UP. – 10:48 PM
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The Dallas Mavericks got 4 offensive rebounds and couldn’t get a shot out of it – 10:46 PM
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9-4-4 for Doncic — and the 4 turnovers. – 10:46 PM
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THJ BIG THREE. – 10:45 PM
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Tim Hardaway Jr. consistently kills the Grizzlies. He must love playing against Memphis. – 10:45 PM
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WE SWARM 🚫 pic.twitter.com/KO9lMpE9sC – 10:44 PM
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I’ve said it in some variation 2 times in the past 24 hours, but Desmond Bane is the basketball equivalent to Derrick Henry when he gets going in transition – 10:43 PM
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Tim Hardaway hit Desmond Bane with the fly-by 3 – 10:39 PM
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End of 1st qtr, Grizzlies lead 29-25 over Dallas.
Grizz have 7 assists on 11 made FG, 9 2nd chance PTS off 5 offensive boards, 4 steals and have scored 8 PTS off 6 DAL turnovers.
Dallas has done most of their damage from inside the paint (20 PTS) – 10:38 PM
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Mavs are extremely fortunate to be down only 29-25 after one quarter, considering . . .
4 Doncic turnovers.
Memphis had as much as a 25-16 lead.
Brandon Clarke, 2-of-15 on the season on 3-pointers, was 2-of-2 in a 54-second span. – 10:37 PM
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You know… the two teams that traded Steven Adams got a lot worse after he left. Don’t need more context than that, frankly. pic.twitter.com/QOiVQwRofu – 10:37 PM
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fast paced first quarter.
we lead 29-25 after one.
9 for @Ja Morant
7 for @Ziaire Williams
7 for @Brandon Clarke
📺 @GrizzOnBally | 📻 @929espn pic.twitter.com/U84DNiWXUB – 10:37 PM
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D😤RIAN!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/m30mAT7YHx – 10:33 PM
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big 12 cooking early 🥷
@Ja Morant // #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/mMj4BM70Or – 10:33 PM
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Cool to see Josh Green out there after Desmond Bane threw Dallas under the bus for picking Green over him but giving him DNP-CDs – 10:33 PM
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That 7-0 Memphis run took just 48 seconds. – 10:29 PM
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That Luka to Dwight connection >>>> pic.twitter.com/TXmX6vfDjc – 10:28 PM
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The amount of stops the Grizz are getting early is amazing! This is a Dallas Mavericks team that doesn’t turn the ball over often and they have 5 TO right now in the 1st qtr. – 10:28 PM
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The Grizzlies look so much more energized and fluid than yesterday and this is supposed to be the second night of the back to back. Young legs – 10:27 PM
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Ja Morant has that look in his eye tonight. He has nine already. – 10:27 PM
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The pace has picked up significantly, which is a significantly bad development for Dallas. – 10:26 PM
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7 pts and 4 turnovers for Luka in the first quarter – 10:25 PM
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ja morant makes defenders look like they’re on that planet from interstellar where an hour is seven years – 10:24 PM
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with the left tho? @Ziaire Williams – 10:24 PM
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Nice to see Steven Adams back from COVID. Few years ago during the playoffs he kept referring to me as “Hawaiian shirt guy.” Hey, at least he noticed. – 10:22 PM
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First sub of the game now.
Adams, Anderson, and Konchar in for Trip, Clarke, and Bane. Looks like they still prioritize having the latter 3 in to start the 2nd when Ja is resting – 10:22 PM
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Mavericks down 14-8 in the early going, but they seem to be handling this early barrage of haymakers from the Grizz. – 10:19 PM
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Thank you Brandon Clarke!! #AndOne pic.twitter.com/wkbDY0Ciwi – 10:19 PM
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Brandon Clarke moved into the starting lineup and became Steph Curry – 10:17 PM
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Brandon Clarke has two 3-pointers in less than five minutes, one a four-point play. We’re off-script. – 10:17 PM
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Brandon Clarke with another 3 AND he got fouled – 10:17 PM
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Grz Nxt Gen Mixtape Tour 💿
@Ja Morant // @Ziaire Williams pic.twitter.com/642AezwzHW – 10:17 PM
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That hustle on the defensive rebound from Ja Morant was absolutely outstanding btw – 10:16 PM
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Brandon Clarke with a 3! – 10:16 PM
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3 turnovers already for Dallas, which is averaging just over 12 per game. – 10:15 PM
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There is just something about the Ja Morant
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ZIAIRE WILLIAMS FOR 3 – 10:13 PM
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JA MORANT AND ZIAIRE WILLIAMS TO GET THE GRIZZLIES ON THE BOARD TO START THE GAME.
HERE WE GO 🥷🎱 – 10:13 PM
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this memphis team is insanely fun but these are still MY grizzlies pic.twitter.com/d5BD3hltgI – 10:12 PM
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no one left behind 👀 pic.twitter.com/poCeWD0b0Y – 9:59 PM
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Starters for both sides
Mavs: Brunson, Luka, Finney Smith, Kleber, Powell
Grizzlies: Ja, Bane, Ziaire, Clarke, Trip – 9:55 PM
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Startters tonight:
Memphis Grizzlies (30-14)Dallas Mavericks (22-19)
8FZiaire WilliamsD. Finney-SmithF10
15FBrandon ClarkeMaxi Kleber F42
13CJaren Jackson Jr.Dwight PowellC7
22GDesmond BaneJalen BrunsonG13
12GJa Morant Luka Dončić G77 – 9:48 PM
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Mavs starters: DFS, Kleber, Powell, Brunson, Doncic
MEM starters: Williams, Jackson, Clarke, Bane, Morant
9:10 tip @theeagledallas – 9:46 PM
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📲🥷
@Ja Morant // #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/sOaPB3v3ik – 9:45 PM
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💭 How far can the Grizzlies go?
💭 What’s next for the Hawks?
#TheAnswer with @ChrisRyan77 and @Seerat Sohi: open.spotify.com/episode/2zECFH… – 9:44 PM
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first five vs. @Dallas Mavericks
🥷 @Ja Morant
🪣 @Desmond Bane
🎱 @Ziaire Williams
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🦄 @jarenjacksonjr
@Verizon | #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/f3sjjjatXF – 9:37 PM
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Coverage of Mavs vs Grizzlies is underway on BSSW. The Mavs Live crew has started things off with Dana, Devin and Brian. Harp and I have the call of the game at 9p. Grizzlies have won a franchise record 11 straight. Mavs have won 7 of their last 9. – 9:36 PM
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Your first five on the floor tonight.
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/PoJqEc2T2o – 9:32 PM
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Here are your officials for a late-night showdown between the Mavericks and Grizzlies: Gediminas Petraitis, Courtney Kirkland and — working a back-to-back in Memphis — JB DeRosa. how about that @badunclep ??? – 9:32 PM
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jitty mane fresh off a 15 point 17 board performance.
@konchjitty55 // #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/pb7p8JYVsG – 9:09 PM
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Two-minute snippet of life as Luka. pic.twitter.com/sSP5YmCAb5 – 8:47 PM
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Bulls play in Boston tomorrow and then in Memphis Monday afternoon … likely without LaVine, who will get an MRI on the left knee Saturday. If they’re going to continue to show up like this … trade deadline is Feb. 10. – 8:43 PM
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Every national TV game the last few nights has been a total blowout:
– Knicks > Mavericks by 23
– Nets > Bulls by 26
– Bucks > Warriors by 19
– Nuggets > Blazers by 32
– Warriors > Bulls by 31 at halftime – 8:42 PM
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caption this 😂 pic.twitter.com/ztS8tfXR8x – 8:34 PM
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Steven Adams is not expected to be playing his normal amount of minutes tonight. Darko Rajakovic said the team wants to work him back in with conditioning. – 8:26 PM
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This is a new one for a pregame coach’s media session:
Q: “Is Steven Adams starting?”
A: “I think he’s not?” – 8:23 PM
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90’s baby.
@cintronworld | @Tyus Jones pic.twitter.com/8N6xZhffMT – 8:18 PM
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don’t Trip over what’s behind you 🎸 pic.twitter.com/F356Hyrt7A – 7:45 PM
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Ntilikina and Moses Brown are the early birds, warming up even as the dancers rehearse. Did you know Ntilikina, despite playing only 31 games, has the Mavs’ 4th-best plus-minus at plus-72? pic.twitter.com/vJ6ffd2LMr – 7:45 PM
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Cool moment: Saddiq tumbled into a cameraman pretty hard a few minutes ago. Just now, during timeout, Saben Lee and Luka Garza went and checked on him. – 7:22 PM
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From earlier: Heat G League affiliate adds Mario Chalmers, where he’ll team with Brandon Knight. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 6:48 PM
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Load Mismanagement with @jphanned is live @Underdog__NBA
Previewing Grizzlies/Mavs, Warriors/Bulls, the rest of tonight’s packed slate, and of course: Justin’s fastest 5 minutes in the NBA.
Live now through tipoff: https://t.co/ULjPLmYNoS pic.twitter.com/eqkOnsd72a – 6:32 PM
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Tune in Sunday at 6pm for the full conversation of: Intersection of Race & Sports.
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This 9 p.m. start time is not what’s up. Let me help y’all pass time.
Thread of some recent Commercial Appeal work during the Memphis Grizzlies 11-game winning streak: – 5:47 PM
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Billy Donovan says Alex Caruso still hasn’t cleared protocols and won’t travel on Bulls’ upcoming two-game trip to Boston and Memphis – 5:47 PM
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On January 11th against the Warriors, Tyus Jones played 23 minutes and traveled 1.70 miles at an average of 4.07 MPH.
@FedEx | #PlayerTracker pic.twitter.com/72BPqhy56H – 5:45 PM
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Steven Adams of the Grizzlies, the NBA leader in offensive rebounds (total & per game), is out of health and safety protocols and not listed on tonight’s injury report. Mavs at Grizz (9p, BSSW). Memphis has won a franchise record 11 in a row. Mavs won in Memphis on 12/8, 104-96. – 5:05 PM
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The MLK High School Classic tips off MLK weekend 🏀
presented by @Nike pic.twitter.com/AmwrehNsc3 – 5:04 PM
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🏀 How Cam Reddish can succeed in New York
🏀 The Grizzlies’ 11-game winning streak
🏀 Draymond’s importance to the Warriors
🏀 Tired or wired: The Ben Simmons trade talk
#TheMismatch with @Chris Vernon and @Kevin O’Connor: open.spotify.com/episode/5eDsYR… – 4:19 PM