Led by Cam Spencer, Grizzlies hand Mavericks 7th straight home setback
Feb 27, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Taylor Hendricks (22) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Cam Spencer scored 25 points and Olivier-Maxence Prosper added 16 points and 10 rebounds -- his first career double-double -- to lead the visiting Memphis Grizzlies to a 124-105 victory Friday night over the Dallas Mavericks, who lost their seventh straight home game.
Scotty Pippen Jr. chipped in with 15 points and GG Jackson and Jaylen Wells had 12 each.
The Grizzlies placed seven players in double figures and got 60 points from their bench, led by Spencer. Taylor Hendricks contributed 11 points and eight rebounds off the bench.
The Grizzlies snapped a three-game losing streak and won their sixth consecutive game against the Mavericks. Dallas has lost 12 of its past 14 games.
Brandon Williams had 16 points and eight rebounds for the Mavericks and Daniel Gafford added 14 points on 7-of-8 shooting. Dwight Powell finished with 13 points and 11 boards and Max Christie had 13 points. AJ Johnson scored 12 but was only 3-of-13 shooting.
Naji Marshall, who scored a season-high 36 points for the Mavericks in Thursday's game against Sacramento, was held to four points on only 2-of-6 shooting in 24 minutes.
Ahead by 20 at the half, the Grizzlies, who never trailed in the game, gradually built upon their lead. Memphis led by 34 late in the third quarter following two free throws by Spencer with 4:57 to go.
The Grizzlies led from the outset after two quick field goals from Pippen. They led by 14 at the end of the first quarter and extended the lead to 22 shortly before halftime. Memphis led 64-44 at the break.
Both teams were without a significant number of starters. The Grizzlies played their 16th straight game without star guard Ja Morant, who has been out since late January with a left elbow injury. The Mavericks played without leading rookie-of-the-year candidate Cooper Flagg, who has been sidelined with a midfoot sprain.
With the victory, the Grizzlies snapped a five-game road losing streak.
--Field Level Media
Three NFL Teams That Can’t Afford To Screw up 2026 NFL Draft
These NHL Playoff Sleepers Shouldn’t Be Counted Out
WrestleMania 42 Grades: Night 1 Disaster, Night 2 Delivers
Ranking the Greatest Stoner Athletes of All-Time
Are the Detroit Pistons in Trouble After a Rough Game 1?
Best Value Betting Picks Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
- NBA Play-In Picks: Best Player Props for Hornets vs Magic, Warriors vs Suns
- Friday April 17th Expert MLB Betting Picks, Predictions
- NHL Betting Picks April 16: Top Plays for Final Regular Season Games
- MLB Picks Today: Best Bets for Diamondbacks vs Orioles and Cubs vs Phillies
- NBA Play-In Picks: Best Bets for Warriors vs Clippers and Magic vs 76ers
- NBA Play-In Player Props: Donovan Clingan, LaMelo Ball Headlines Best Picks
- Tuesday April 14th MLB Betting Picks and Expert Predictions

