Luka Dončić Leads Mavericks’ Thrilling Comeback Over Grizzlies to Advance in NBA Cup Quarterfinals: 'We Showed Resilience'
Luka Dončić's 37 points fuel a thrilling Mavericks comeback over the Grizzlies, advancing Dallas to the NBA Cup quarterfinals. "Tonight we showed resilience."
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks delivered one of their most thrilling victories of the season on Tuesday night, rallying from a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 at American Airlines Center. The win snapped Memphis’ six-game streak and marked Dallas’ first home victory against the Grizzlies since October 2022.
Fueled by Luka Dončić’s brilliance, timely contributions from Spencer Dinwiddie and P.J. Washington, and a gritty defensive effort, the Mavericks clinched a spot in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, where they’ll face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.
“We’ve won some close games and lost some close games, but tonight we showed resilience,” Dončić said. “We stayed together, kept trusting each other, and didn’t let the game slip away.”
Dončić Dominates Early, Grizzlies Surge After Halftime
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