Grizzlies Defeat Mavericks to Secure Final Spot in 2025 NBA Playoffs

Grizzlies Defeat Mavericks to Secure Final Spot in 2025 NBA Playoffs - On April 19, 2025 (Vietnam time), the Memphis Grizzlies had an impressive 120-106 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference play-in tournament to officially secure the final ticket to the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Played at FedExForum in Memphis, the game was the epitome of a Ja Morant and co. show on showcasing, as the Mavericks ended a disappointing season without a playoff berth.

Ja Morant Leads the Way

While battling a minor ankle issue, Ja Morant was fiery and assertive, with 22 points, 9 assists, and 7 boards. His high-energy, playmaking style dictated the pace for Memphis over the game’s course. The between-the-legs dunk at the end of the first half looked mighty impressive; certainly there wasn’t anything wrong with the combination of 24 points and 8 rebounds that Jaren Jackson Jr. had alongside him, boosting both ends of the floor with timely scoring and stout defense. Bane added with 22 points and 9 assists, as the offense was well balanced. The Grizzlies never turned back, thanks in part to the trio of Morant, Jackson, and Bane who kept the pedal down from the opening whistle, but especially in the second half when they built a sizable lead.

Mavericks’ Disappointing Season Ends

While Memphis was riding its momentum, the Dallas Mavericks appeared out of sync and outgunned. The loss capped a frustrating season for the team, which reached the N.B.A. Finals last year. Anthony Davis tried his best, scoring 40 points and grabbing 9 rebounds until he tweaked a groin injury in the fourth quarter and had to be pulled from the game early. The Mavericks also missed their stars: Luka Dončić was traded earlier this season, and Kyrie Irving sat out again because of a hamstring injury. Klay Thompson scored 18 points, but his contributions were not enough to cover for Dallas’s thin rotation and shaky defense. The Mavericks now head into the offseason with serious questions surrounding their roster and coaching staff.

Grizzlies Set to Face Thunder in Round 1

A huge win for the Memphis Grizzlies who, with this victory, secure the 8th seed to go up against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder first round of the Western Conference playoff. It will be a huge task for the Grizzlies, particularly since the Thunder have been steady with rising stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. But if they continue playing at the clip they have been and building up team chemistry, the Memphis Grizzlies could be a sleeper in this postseason. Should Ja Morant stay healthy and effective, and as long as their defense keeps doing what it’s doing, the Grizzlies may surprise more than one team this season.

Game Stats Highlights

• Field Goal Percentage (Grizzlies): 47.2%
• Three-Point Percentage: 41.9% (13-for-31)
• Total Assists: 29
• Turnovers: Only 9
• Top Performers:

1. Jaren Jackson Jr.: 24 points
2. Ja Morant: 22 points, 9 assists
3. Desmond Bane: 22 points, 9 assists
4. Santi Aldama: 12 points off the bench

Outlook & Takeaways

The Grizzlies are showing they are not anywhere near the injury-ravaged team we watched earlier this season. If they keep up this level of play, they could take the Thunder to seven games in the first round. The Mavericks have the more uncertain future. But with their star core broken up and a slate of chronic injury issues becoming evident, this offseason could mean significant change for their front office and roster makeup.

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