Memphis played without 11 players, continuing a trend of Olivier-Maxence Prosper starting in a small-ball center role. Daniel Gafford thrived against that mismatch, finishing with 22 points and 14 rebounds. The Mavericks outrebounded Memphis 60-38, a season high for any Grizzlies opponent this season, and held a 64-42 edge in points in the paint. Dallas also outscored Memphis 32-11 in second-chance points, 21-2, before halftime alone.
