Mavericks rally late to beat Grizzlies 121-116 and advance to NBA Cup quarterfinals

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, right, is pressured by Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia (3) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Dallas.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, right, is pressured by Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia (3) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)


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DALLAS — Luka Doncic had 37 points and 12 rebounds, Spencer Dinwiddie and P.J. Washington Jr. hit clutch 3-pointers in the final two minutes, and the Dallas Mavericks overcame a 15-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 on Tuesday night and advance to the NBA Cup quarterfinals. The Mavericks needed a win and help on the final night of group play to earn the West wild-card spot. They will face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. Washington scored 18 points, Dereck Lively II had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Dinwiddie scored 16 for the Mavericks, who have won a season-high five consecutive games and nine of their last 10.

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