Dallas Mavericks at Memphis Grizzlies
· National Basketball AssociationKhris Middleton's fourth-quarter burst snaps Dallas' skid with a 120-112 victory over Grizzlies
Max Christie and Cooper Flagg added 13 points apiece for Dallas. Middleton was 10 of 17 for the game, including 8 of 10 from 3-point range. Gafford added 14 rebounds.
Jaylen Wells led Memphis with 23 points and GG Jackson finished with 20. Javon Small had 19 points and nine assists. Taylor Hendricks had 17 points and 10 rebounds.
The Mavericks, who led by 20 in the first half, were outscored 30-21 in the third quarter and led just 86-84 going into the final period. Middleton had the first 11 Dallas points of the fourth to take the lead back to double digits and went to have the highest-scoring quarter of his career.
The Grizzlies, as has often been the case in recent weeks, had more players on the injured list than dressed for the game, and that included Tyler Burton signed from the Grizzlies G League squad Memphis Hustle to a 10-day contract. Eleven Memphis players were absent with various injuries and ailments.
From the start, Dallas worked inside against a frontline where the Grizzlies' absences led to overmatched defenders. The Mavericks led 65-54 at the half, holding a 31-17 advantage on the boards, including 10 offensive rebounds compared to only four for Memphis.
Dallas ended the night with a 64-42 advantage in the paint and controlled the boards 60-38, its highest rebounding total of the season.
Grizzlies: At Detroit on Friday.
Regular Season Series
MEM wins series 3-1
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 120 - 112 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 120 - 112 |
| 4th 7.1 |  |
Javon Small makes 25-foot three pointer (Taylor Hendricks assists) | 120 - 112 |
| 4th 12.2 | |
Taylor Hendricks offensive rebound | 120 - 109 |
| 4th 12.2 | |
GG Jackson misses 27-foot three point pullup jump shot | 120 - 109 |
Statistics
 DAL |
 MEM |
|
|---|---|---|
| 45-93 | FG | 41-98 |
| 48 | Field Goal % | 42 |
| 11-32 | 3PT | 14-48 |
| 34 | Three Point % | 29 |
| 19-24 | FT | 16-22 |
| 79 | Free Throw % | 73 |
| 60 | Rebounds | 38 |
| 21 | Offensive Rebounds | 14 |
| 39 | Defensive Rebounds | 24 |
| 25 | Assists | 26 |
| 8 | Steals | 10 |
| 9 | Blocks | 5 |
| 19 | Turnovers | 10 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 20 | Total Turnovers | 10 |
| 1 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 1 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 29 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 13 |
| 20 | Fast Break Points | 12 |
| 64 | Points in Paint | 42 |
| 17 | Fouls | 18 |
| 20 | Largest Lead | 0 |
| 0 | Lead Changes | 0 |
| 97 | Percent Led | 0 |
Memphis Grizzlies Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Clayton Jr., G | Out | Apr 12 |
| Adama Bal, G | Out | Apr 12 |
| Cedric Coward, F | Out | Apr 11 |
| Cam Spencer, G | Out | Apr 11 |
| GG Jackson, F | Out | Apr 11 |
Dallas Mavericks Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg, F | Out | Apr 27 |
| Brandon Williams, G | Out | Apr 12 |
| Marvin Bagley III, F | Out | Apr 12 |
| P.J. Washington, F | Out | Apr 12 |
| Caleb Martin, F | Out | Apr 12 |
Game Information
Location: Memphis, TN
Attendance: 15,029 · Capacity:
2025-26 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Antonio |
62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
 Houston |
52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
 New Orleans |
26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
 Dallas |
26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
 Memphis |
25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
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