The Memphis Grizzlies are on a two-game winning streak for the first time this season. With a final score of 108-94, the Grizzlies dominated the Mavericks for most of the game. Memphis moved to 5-13 on the season.
It was a good start that continued throughout, with Memphis up double-digits at the half. This was a refreshing change of pace after seeing so many instances of the Grizzlies getting down by a lot in the first half and being unable to dig out of the hole they played themselves into.
Desmond Bane has continued to put this team on his back in the absence of Ja Morant. Bane closed out the night with a game-high 30 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks, including going 4 of 6 from beyond the arc.
Jaren Jackson Jr got into early foul trouble leading to an uncharacteristic low-scoring night, ending with just 4 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks.
Big props to the Grizzlies bench who contributed 58 of 108 points in their highest-scoring game of the season, especially to combo guard Jaylen Nowell, who is with Memphis on a 10-day contract.
Nowell put up a season-high 19 points and 4 rebounds on 8 of 14 field goal shooting. The Grizzlies would be wise to figure out a way to keep him on through the season, although that will entail waiving a player. They will need to waive a player to keep Bismack Biyombo on the roster when Ja Morant returns from suspension.
Vince Williams Jr closed out the night with 15 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks including 3 of 6 from three-point range.
Santi Aldama played with the second unit but was no less valuable for Memphis. Aldama finished with 17 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block.
Who Got Next?
There is no rest for the weary. The Grizzlies will head to Phoenix to face off against the Suns on Saturday night. Tip-off is at 8 PM CST.
