The Mavericks were led by Brandon Williams, who put in a career-high 31 points on a wildly efficient 10/15 shooting. Naji Marshall wasn't far behind, with an equally absurd 29 points and 17 rebounds. Klay Thompson (15 points, 6/19 shooting), Kessler Edwards (13 points), and Spencer Dinwiddie (10 points, 2/12 shooting) were also in double figures.

In a game the Memphis Grizzlies needed to win, three of the team's longest-tenured players stepped up with big performances.

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Ja Morant scored 31 points (24 in the second half) to help the Grizzlies end their four-game losing streak. Desmond Bane also had a big night: 27 points, a career-high 16 rebounds and six assists.

Ja Morant scored 31 points, including the game’s final seven, and Desmond Bane had 27 points and a career-high 16 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-111 on Friday night.

My analysis Tonight’s Memphis Grizzlies vs. New Orleans Pelicans matchup is a battle between the walking wounded.

Jaren Jackson Jr.'s injury is something the Grizzlies will have to worry about but it does give Desmond Bane a breakout opportunity,

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