March 13th - The Mavericks defeated the Grizzlies 120-112. Middleton scored 35 points and grabbed 3 rebounds to save the day, while Gafford contributed 22 points, 14 rebounds, and 1 assist. For the Grizzlies, Wells contributed 23 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Jackson II had 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, the Mavericks started strong with a 9-1 run thanks to Gafford's consecutive inside scoring. Middleton then hit consecutive three-pointers to extend the lead, and the Mavericks led 34-22 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Grizzlies narrowed the gap with consecutive three-pointers from Wells and Hendricks, but the Mavericks maintained their consistent offense. At halftime, the Mavericks led 65-54.

After switching sides, the Grizzlies relied on consecutive scores from Wells, Small, and Jackson II to briefly tie the game. At the end of the third quarter, the Mavericks still led 86-84 . In the final quarter, Middleton hit consecutive three-pointers, scoring 11 points to help the Mavericks widen the gap again. Although the Grizzlies tried to catch up, Middleton hit another crucial three-pointer to stabilize the situation. Ultimately, the Mavericks defeated the Grizzlies 120-112 .

Mavericks player statistics

Middleton 35 points, 3 rebounds; Gafford 22 points, 14 rebounds, 1 assist; Flagg 13 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists; Christie 13 points; Washington 12 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist; Williams 12 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists; Bagley 6 points, 9 rebounds; Marshall 5 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Martin 2 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist.

Grizzlies player statistics

Wells 23 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Jackson II 20 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Small 19 points, 2 rebounds, 9 assists; Hendricks 17 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist; Lüper 13 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists; Prosper 9 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists; Mashak 8 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists; Burton 3 points, 1 rebound.

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