Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks Match Player Stats On Oct 25, 2017

The Sports Xchange
Oct 25, 2017

DALLAS -- Rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. scored 19 points, and the Dallas Mavericks secured their first win by knocking off previously undefeated Memphis 103-94 Wednesday night at American Airlines Center.

Smith fueled a game-deciding kick in the fourth quarter, as the Mavericks (1-4) avoided starting 0-5 for a second straight season. Smith, the No. 9 pick in this year's draft, accounted for 10 points during a 15-5 run that gave Dallas a 98-85 lead with 4 1/2 minutes left.

When the final buzzer sounded, Smith spiked the ball and let out a scream to punctuate the victory. He made 8 of 12 shots, including 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, and dished out five assists.

The Grizzlies (3-1) were searching for only the second 4-0 start in franchise history. Memphis, which had wins over Golden State and Houston in its first three games, played from behind for the majority of the game.

Dallas raced out to a 19-point lead early in the second quarter. Memphis made sporadic pushes to get within striking distance but could never climb all the way back.

The Southwest Division foes tee it up against Thursday night in Memphis.

Wesley Matthews added 16 points for Dallas, with 10 coming in the first quarter. Harrison Barnes scored 15 and Dirk Nowitzki added 13 points. The Mavs also had big contributions from guards J.J. Barea (14 points) and Yogi Ferrell (10 points) off the bench.

Dallas shot 48.6 percent from the floor and knocked down 11 of 26 3-pointers.

Marc Gasol led the Grizzlies with 26 points (on 9-of-15 shooting) and 11 rebounds but went an uncharacteristic 3 of 8 at the foul line. Mike Conley scored 21. Reserve guard Tyreke Evans was the only Memphis player scoring in double figures with 13 points.

The Grizzlies shot 45.8 percent from the floor.

Memphis had entered the day as one of four unbeaten teams in the league.

NOTES: The Mavs donated all proceeds from single-game ticket sales Wednesday to Hurricane Maria relief efforts in Puerto Rico, which is also PG J.J. Barea's home country. ... Memphis SF Chandler Parsons (rest) was out. ... Dallas G Devin Harris returned after missing three games following the death of his older brother. He scored six points. ... The Grizzlies and Dallas meet for a third time Nov. 22 in Memphis.