Dallas Mavericks at FedExForum: Did second-chance points decide the Memphis Grizzlies game?

The Dallas Mavericks moved to 22-44 and the Memphis Grizzlies moved to 23-42 after a 120-112 finish at FedExForum on 8:00 PM EDT. The Mavs put up 120 points behind 34 in the first quarter and another 34 in the fourth, while the Grizzlies scored 112 with a 32-point second quarter and a 30-point third.

First quarter

The Dallas Mavericks opened with 34 points while holding the Grizzlies to 22, and the Mavs hit 48 percent from the field for the game as the early pace tilted their way. Dallas also logged 64 points in the paint on 65 percent paint finishing, and Daniel Gafford’s 22 points and 14 rebounds from the previous game stat line fit the interior profile that showed up in Memphis. The Grizzlies started 42 percent shooting overall for the game and leaned into 48 attempts from 3 as the opening gap formed.

Second quarter

The Mavs added 31 in the second quarter while the Grizzlies answered with 32, and Dallas kept possessions alive with 21 offensive rebounds that fed 32 second-chance points. Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies match summary numbers showed the Mavs getting 55 bench points compared with 28 for the Grindhouse group, which helped Dallas absorb Memphis’ 10 steals. Khris Middleton’s 35 points in the prior game box score reflected the kind of perimeter scoring Dallas brought into this matchup even as the Mavs finished 34 percent from 3.

Third quarter

Dallas scored 21 in the third quarter while Memphis posted 30, and the Grizzlies’ 29 points off turnovers punished Dallas’ 20 total turnovers. Memphis also won the 3-point math with 14 makes on 29 percent accuracy, while Dallas finished with 11 makes on 34 percent. Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies key moments included the Grizzlies tightening the margin in this quarter as the Mavs’ assist total sat at 25 against Memphis’ 26.

Fourth quarter

The Mavs closed with 34 points in the fourth quarter while the Grizzlies scored 28, and Dallas finished with 20 fast-break points on 53 percent conversion across 15 tries. Dallas protected the rim with 9 blocks compared with Memphis’ 5, and the Mavs’ 70-48 rebounding edge limited the Grizzlies to 11 second-chance points. Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies tactical recap also showed Dallas getting to 24 free-throw attempts at 79 percent while Memphis shot 22 at 73 percent, and the Mavs’ biggest lead reached 20 with 46:44 spent in front.

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Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies final thoughts turn the page to the Cleveland Cavaliers visiting the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on 7:30 PM EDT on 2026-03-13. Fans can watch on Amazon Prime Video, KFAA, or WFAA, and keep it locked for the next recap and share this article with other Big D fans.