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)
Morant scores 35, but short-handed Grizzlies drop one to Mavericks
The Mavericks took advantage of the Grizzlies’ depleted roster, slowing the pace and taking away points in the paint.