The Dallas Mavericks suffered a tough 122-111 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Despite what the final score might indicate, this was a close game throughout, seeing 14 lead changes and 11 ties. But a 9-1 run by the Grizzlies in the final 2:20 put the game away.
Memphis (38-24) is a heavy favorite against a Mavs team struggling with injuries. Dallas recently traded superstar Luka Doncic in a deal that brought it Anthony Davis, who is currently out with an abdominal injury. Dallas is also without Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively and Daniel Gafford.
Memphis heads into the matchup against Dallas as losers of four games in a row. Friday's matchup is the first this season between the two teams.
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