The Dallas Mavericks play their third NBA Summer League game tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies. It’ll be broadcast on ESPN and is likely the last meaningful game for most of the Dallas roster. The Mavericks got waxed by the Los Angeles Lakers so badly on Saturday night that we didn’t really cover it (though Michael did write game grades late at night because he’s insane). Hopefully, the Mavericks show up for this one. Here’s the main things to know.
- WHO: Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies
- WHAT: NBA Summer League, Game 3 for Dallas
- WHERE: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
- WHEN: 6:00 pm CST
- HOW: ESPN
As of this writing, it seems like everyone of consequence
for both teams is available to play. Cameron Boozer did play in the Utah Summer League, so at this point I’m skeptical he’ll suit up, but I’d really like to see him play. Morez Johnson should also suit up, so if they play, hopefully we’ll see minutes with them guarding one another.
Of course, Summer League injury information is hard to come by (no one’s asking) but the usual beat reporters for Dallas aren’t reporting anything.
What I’m looking for in this game is for anyone on the Mavericks to hit a shot. Of the top 7 Mavericks getting minutes, only one (Morez Johnson) is shooting over 40%. So preferably, anyone among the usual guys getting hot would make this game a lot more tolerable. Dallas can’t seem to play any defense either, but I bet if they see some shots going down, we’ll get a better-looking defense as well.
I’m pretty disappointed in the team performance through two games. I know it’s just Summer League, but I really thought this team might be good (for once). If I’m here watching basketball, I’d prefer it not to constantly suck.
