Grizzlies Hand Mavericks 7th Straight Home Loss

Led by Cam Spencer's 25 points, Memphis cruises past Dallas

Feb. 28, 2026 at 10:10am

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The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Dallas Mavericks 124-105 on Friday night, handing the Mavericks their seventh consecutive home loss. Cam Spencer led the Grizzlies with 25 points, while Olivier-Maxence Prosper recorded his first career double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. The Grizzlies placed seven players in double figures and got 60 points from their bench. Dallas was led by Brandon Williams' 16 points and 8 rebounds, but was without leading rookie-of-the-year candidate Cooper Flagg due to injury.

Why it matters

The Grizzlies' victory snaps a three-game losing streak and extends their dominance over the struggling Mavericks, who have now lost 12 of their last 14 games. This game highlights the depth and balance of the Grizzlies' roster, as they were able to overcome the absence of star guard Ja Morant and still cruise to a comfortable road win.

The details

The Grizzlies jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 34 points in the third quarter. Cam Spencer led the way with 25 points, while Olivier-Maxence Prosper recorded his first career double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. The Grizzlies' bench provided a major boost, scoring 60 points. For the Mavericks, Brandon Williams had 16 points and 8 rebounds, but leading rookie-of-the-year candidate Cooper Flagg was sidelined with a midfoot sprain.

  • The Grizzlies led by 14 at the end of the first quarter.
  • Memphis led by 22 shortly before halftime and took a 64-44 lead into the break.
  • The Grizzlies led by 34 late in the third quarter.

The players

Cam Spencer

A Grizzlies player who scored a team-high 25 points in the victory.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper

A Grizzlies player who recorded his first career double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Brandon Williams

A Mavericks player who led his team with 16 points and 8 rebounds.

Cooper Flagg

A Mavericks rookie-of-the-year candidate who missed the game due to a midfoot sprain.

Ja Morant

The Grizzlies' star guard who has been out since late January with a left elbow injury.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game showcases the depth and balance of the Grizzlies' roster, as they were able to cruise to a comfortable road victory without their star player Ja Morant. Meanwhile, the struggling Mavericks continue to search for answers as they've now lost 12 of their last 14 games, including seven straight at home.