Mavericks Snap Skid, Hold Off Grizzlies in Fourth Quarter

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 120-112 on Thursday night at FedExForum, ending a five-game losing streak. Dallas built a 13-point halftime lead behind strong early shooting, then withstood a Memphis rally in the third quarter. The Mavericks sealed the win with a 34-point fourth quarter. Khris Middleton led Dallas, while Taylor Hendricks paced the Grizzlies. Attendance was 15,029. Dallas improved to 22-44, while Memphis fell to 23-42. The Mavericks avenged a loss to the Grizzlies from Feb. 27.