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Grizzlies Secure Playoff Spot with Win Over Mavericks

Memphis defeats Dallas 120-106 in play-in game to clinch the No. 8 seed despite Ja Morant playing through an ankle injury.

Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball against Luke Kennard #10 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at FedExForum on January 06, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Ja Morant yells in pain and clutches his right ankle after turning it in the third quarter.
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Overview

  • Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 24 points, while Desmond Bane and Ja Morant each added 22 points in the victory.
  • Ja Morant played through a sprained ankle, logging nine assists, seven rebounds, and a highlight-reel putback dunk.
  • The Grizzlies built an early 25-point lead but fended off a third-quarter rally by Dallas to secure the win.
  • Anthony Davis carried the Mavericks with 40 points and nine rebounds, but Dallas fell short of a playoff berth.
  • Memphis advances to face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in a first-round playoff series beginning Sunday.