Ebetween Luka Doncic (26 points) and Kristaps Porzingis (19), the Dallas Mavericks ended the resistance of the Memphis Grizzlies, 96-104 and incidentally snapped a three-game losing streak that threatened to cause a mini-crisis in Dallas.
In addition to Slovenian and Latvian, Reggie Bullock, 15 points, also shone for a team reaching 100 points for only the second time in six games.
In the Grizzlies, who played without their star Ja Morant, which has entered the health protocols for the covid, Years Jackson Jr was the best with 26 points while Dillon Brooks did 15 just before being sent off in fourth period, and Desmond Bane I finished with 14 points. The Grizzlies end a five-game winning streak.
The Mavs returned to show a great defensive level leaving the Grizzlies with a 40% accuracy in the shot, including 9 of 31 from the arc: “We are playing very well in defense“said Dallas coach Jason Kidd.” The sensations in attack are coming more slowly, but tonight we have seen good things like 48% shooting and not having shot 40 or more triples. “
The game was extremely intense, especially in the first half, where many fouls and also various techniques were noted.
Luka Doncic it was doubtful until the last minute due to ankle problems that originated in the game against the Nets. For the Slovenian this is the fifteenth consecutive game in which he manages to finish with 20 or more points scored.