Morant scores 35, but short-handed Grizzlies drop one to Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Green (8) and Reggie Bullock (25) defend as Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots in front of center Xavier Tillman (2) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) goes up for a dunk after getting past Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Dallas Mavericks' Dorian Finney-Smith (10), Dwight Powell (7) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (11) defend in the paint, forcing Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) to make a pass in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Dallas Mavericks' Tim Hardaway Jr. (11) and Jalen Brunson (13) look on as center Kristaps Porzingis, center rear, and Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) wrestle for control of a rebound in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
The Mavericks took advantage of the Grizzlies’ depleted roster, slowing the pace and taking away points in the paint.
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Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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