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Anthony Davis scored 40 points, but the Mavericks were eliminated by the Grizzlies in a 120-106 play-in loss, ending their season short of the NBA Playoffs.

Brandon Williams and Naji Marshall posted career highs, but the shorthanded Mavericks fell to Ja Morant and the Grizzlies 122-111 after a late fourth-quarter rally.

The Mavericks dropped their fifth straight game, falling to the Grizzlies 119-104 after losing momentum in the second quarter and struggling with turnovers late.

Naji Marshall returns from suspension as the Mavericks face the Grizzlies, aiming to end a four-game skid with key players still sidelined.