ZION WILLIAMSON to the GRIZZLIES | WHAT IF SERIES | NBA 2K26 Wish List (IN DESCRIPTION)

ZION WILLIAMSON to the GRIZZLIES | WHAT IF SERIES | NBA 2K26 Wish List (IN DESCRIPTION)

united at small four now Washington at six Derek and for [Applause] Kyrie and the position Deon Hook at the under four position Anthony Davis the head coach of the visiting team is Jason K [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] man in the middle at 7 foot 3 in number [Applause] [Music] [Applause] 17 number [Applause] seven number 22 [Applause] At number four at 66 number [Applause] one number 2K Sports presents Thursday night in the NBA this is Kevin Harland with Greg Anthony and B also joining us from the sidelines David Over now a chance to take a look at some numbers from John Lance guys for a measure of how he’s performing offensively look no further than the true shooting percentage there’s been a steady drop in this last 5 days he’s got to be spreading there to get that deal there now look at G starting lineup and look out there with Kyrie Irving then it’s Derek Lively then it’s Anthony Davis and it’s Marshall headed the three and for the Christmas man is the point with Bane out on the wing williams it out there with E and it’s Alama with the small forward position one thing Doris that should attract a lot of attention in this game that matchup at the guard position that is going to be special well that’s the point of attack on both ends of the floor and it’s always fun to see skilled and capable guards duel it out it is like watching a great chess match that’s good and that’ll start us off already you can feel the tension in this arena you get the sense there is a level of intensity right out of the gates pain no good and here’s Marshall he’ll bring it up for Dallas and the short break in the action gives us a chance now to send it over to David Aldry hey Kevin I was able to talk with Memphis’s head coach now when asked about the game plan on Anthony Davis coach said “We have to do our best to keep him out of the paint now that’s where he’s most effective if he beats us with his jump shot well we can live with that.” Interior defense will be put to the test guys all right David Banks count that one well you have to be cognizant of where people are when the shot goes up defenders not blocking out in that instance irving passes to Wively back to Irving got him with the bump fake but couldn’t finish pass to [Applause] Bane back to Williamson and oh boy a lot of contact there but he gets the call and will shoot two one of the best assets of Zion Williamson is his versatility and the combination of power and skill it’s obviously unique and what I love about him is he’s making better and better decisions he’s become as reliable as he is explosive and he can’t get the first one and you know what makes Zion so much fun is that I don’t think there’s a comp for him uh the combination of power and skill you throw in that he’s a lefty and we’ve never seen someone like him in the league he hits the second from the line and so just over a minute and a half played irving looking over the floor pass to Booker davis kicks to Marshall the kick out to Irving shot clock at five 18 ft out the shot from 20 ft away and there’s Davis that’s good on the assist by Irving that passing ability compliments Irving scoring so well here’s Edy now Elama sinks the three-pointer and he’s not going to miss that sort of opportunity from the last game for the Mavericks it was a loss to Memphis irving passes to Davis back to [Applause] Irving davis with a screen on Morant irving Grizzlies with the rebound they came away with the victory in the last meeting which by the way was also in this building and the last time they faced this club rebounding was their big advantage morance with the steel outside Bane and a lot of contact on that one so he’ll shoot two here it’s going to be on Kyrie Irving and every year and Greg we agree Bane seems to get better and better as a playmaker doesn’t overdo anything with his passion looks more and more comfortable creating off the drive and kick he’s become a large part of this offensive engine he misses the free throw and what you love about Bane is just how hard he works his drive to keep getting better on display that one drops he ties it up and in this first quarter about three minutes played pass to Lively and when we talk about players with great outside Doris Derek Wely is one of the first to come up it’s no question about that this young man has great length and athleticism so he’s adding strength every single day eventually he’s going to have some go-to moves offensively but right now rim runner rim protector of the highest standard and plays beyond his years [Applause] and the first one drops this season has been full of surprises Greg what’s surprising you most about the NBA right now kevin the game evolves constantly i mean the increased speed of the league uh a lot more scoring if your eyes aren’t glued to the action you might miss it [Applause] he’s perfect from the line this time boy when you talk about Derek Lively first thing that strikes you are his physical tools length athleticism great motor but I also like the maturity from this young man so timeout call here the first for [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Memphis and a chance here to see the numbers for Davis he’s been on a tear since the All-Star break going really to another level averaging about 19 points nine rebounds and just over two blocks and he brings it for them every game on the offensive end well I think you can tell he relishes this role being the catalyst on the offensive end night in and night out bane against Irving [Applause] here’s Bane 23 points his last outing and that one drops for him striking fast inside bane isn’t going to miss a chance at a look like that outside [Music] Davis Morance against Irving to the inside here’s Wively it’s blocked now here’s Williamson he is averaging just around 28 and 1/2 points a game so many offensive skills in his [Applause] toolkit here’s Edy lively defending down to five on the shot clock elama can’t hit the Mavericks have gone 50% from the field hitting three of six since the opening [Applause] tip and here’s Irving still without a basket booker outside good and the assist goes to Irving instinct skill the ability to be rise and fire ready devin Booker yes sir outside Bane they set the pick mr williamson knocked away irving with it now defended by [Applause] Bane and it’s Irving missing and so it’s Bane who brings up the ball for Memphis they trail by three now Eldamo started by Davis here’s Edy Williamson the screen six on the shot clock two open that time maybe the two that three-point shot has really evolved for Jo becoming a bigger part of his game parker inside guarded by Bane and out of bounds is not this game’s possession and right now let’s watch that terrific swat and in a close game blocks like that are so clutch and that could be a real difference maker here tonight [Applause] here’s Williamson time out called the Grizzlies finally come into this one following a loss to the Thunder and guys there’s really a fine line between being aggressive and being out of control and in that one they crossed the line you have got to be a low mistake team in today’s NBA because once those turnovers start piling up you’re giving your opponent too many extra looks heat [Applause] heat [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] heat [Music] up here [Applause] [Applause] and let’s use this break to bring up the top scoring teams in the league so far this season these are the real stats real scores from the real NBA and third the Grizzlies and how about the year they’ve had offensively this is a team that can put points on the board in a hurry always fun to watch them [Applause] play inside memphis moving it around aldana can’t hit the Mavericks have gone 50% from the field to this point four of eight here’s Booker and good English that time as it falls booker’s got eight points this is what he does booker an aggressive scorer who doesn’t take any possessions off here’s Edy lively defending edy can’t hit for Dallas they’ve gone five of nine from the field here in the first left side Irving that ball great assist by Marshall agy may be the best finishing guard in the history of the game his ability to contort his body or spin the basketball ridiculous now here’s Williamson good for the basket starting off one for one with that shot guys that’s just really unstoppable he poses a ton of matchup problems for whomever he’s facing here’s Marshall good D by Williamson no one to blame on that one but himself you get looks like that you’ve got to take it back well it was the Dallas Mavericks in their last game a loss to the Grizzlies in [Applause] Memphis i believe the pass to Hook three marshalls and they get it back irving for three no basket with that shot having trouble finding his range he’s one for five let’s give some credit to the defense for how they’re guarding this guy right now because they’re refusing to let him get comfortable just superior focus his determination is what allows him to convert through contact craig with how explosive John Moral is he has certainly taken his fair share of awkward falls and that’s what worries you with guys like that he’s already had a number of injuries in his young career but we all just want to see him at full health and that one falls that puts him up by one point and there’s no doubt Moran near the top of the list of elite scorers in this league there’s the pick three Marshall and Desmond Bane pulls it down memphis has gone two of five from three-point land here in the first quarter and while we’ve got a moment let’s send it over to our terrific reporter David david Kevin the Grizzlies retired Mark Cassol’s number 33 last season you may recall he moved to Memphis in his teens watching his older brother pal play for the Grizz mark said “I had a very perspective that of a fan and came back as a player i carried that with me.” Kevin that pride certainly showed pride’s a great word to use no question Da thank you here’s Bane devin Booker picking up that last basket over Booker bane no good boy a clean close look what a missed opportunity and out of bounds as Memphis gains possession let’s check out the standings in the Western Conference and see how the playoff race is shaping up as you look at Memphis they’re in seventh and looking to hold on to that seed for the playoff and the Mavericks three spots below and for the Grizzlies they haven’t had the great season that some were expecting but it hasn’t been a disaster they just need a few things to go right for them down the stretch it’s an amazing thing if you can get a couple of wins generate some momentum you’ve got to believe they’ll be just fine second chance effort vaguely no good boy that’s one he wishes he could have back especially against soft defense booker with it 10 points for him here’s Christie good nice assist from Booker christiey’s got the game tied up here for Dallas how about the vision from Devin Booker yes he can score it but that’s a pretty pass and there’s the call that’s going to be a legal screen and I’m always here to see the numbers for Mark he’s averaging eight points four rebounds and two assists i mean the numbers aren’t bad on their own but but he knows that he can help this team in a bigger way and sometimes it comes down to the flow of the offense one night it’s your night another night perhaps it’s somebody else’s now here’s Booker and he’s currently averaging more than 26 points a game such a force that puts them in the lead now it’s a threepoint Maverick lead you’ve got to be there on the catch if Devin Booker gets an opportunity from the perimeter this guy too good a shooter outside Payne outside Jackson bangley sets a screen for Jackson no good unable to end this run that’s not his spot but given the lack of defense you’d like to see him knock that one down team Witty for three rebounded by Jackson but Grizzly shooting to start this game off about 41% from the floor back to Bane pass to Jackson igley with a three on Booker pocket six here’s Jackson he’s now one for two with that bucket this is what we call highly efficient play working off the screen getting to the cup denwitty passes to Gaff now Booker it’s Martin on the wing guarded by Jackson fires from way outside and when his shot is off and when you are as good a shooter as he is you have to have the confidence to take that shot might not always fall and for most guys I think you only want to take that shot if you hit a few in a row that is absolutely a heat check now Jackson after Spencer Dwy missing on that last three-pointer jackson here’s Baggley and there’s the bucket stick with it on the offensive play getting a Grizzlies lead by one and it’s Denwitty with the ball bringing it up now for Dallas they come into this one following the loss to the Grizzlies i mean they battled but but at some point the game got completely away from them and they just could not get back on track we know they’re capable of a much better game than they played they know it we know it let’s see if it affects their confidence martin with it he’s picked up by Morant booker is screened on Jackson for three christie can’t make it well you you have to like their work on the boards Kevin particularly here to start the game here’s Mor and he could not get that one to go with Mike and he’ll go to the line for two and going up strong inside demonstrates confidence mor not afraid to get physical and these are his second and third free throws tonight an 80% shooter the work he’s done at the line this season one word solid that’s good from Mor already an MVP caliber talent morant is all about continuing to get better as well as competing for titles [Applause] and he makes both free throws dinwy against Morant booker outside pass to Martin again the miss by the Mavericks john has been leading the charge guys for Memphis he notched eight points in the quarter and has that terrific basketball instinct on display will return shortly [Music] and it’s been a pretty even game here after one quarter of play and a moment now to quickly take a look at the offensive approach for Memphis and guys they’ve done a great job eating their bigs inside they are just punishing the opposition in the paint the other thing that’s gone exceptionally well for them tonight is the shooting they’ve displayed from beyond the three-point arc memphis leading by three so with Davis sitting on the bench here’s the five for Jason Kright caleb Martin out there with Daniel Gaffford then there’s Devin Booker then there’s Christie and it’s Dinwitty in at the one spot denied by Dinwitty at 66 he can send it back the Mavericks shooting 41% for the game they get it again here’s Martin and the shot is good dropping in on the front of the rim and this is something this guy takes pride in capitalizing on second chance opportunities williamsman [Applause] [Music] outside booker against [Music] Canor now Elama 23 points for him the last game against Oklahoma City now there’s the basket whistle blows and a chance for a three-point play going into the ring for one they’re scoring both of buckets it’s Brady Bucket from inside he shot two free throws in the game made one and missed one and his free throws are falling at a rate of only about 72% on the season not terrible but listen you obviously would expect him to do better irvings checked in for Dallas when a team Dors is on a losing streak what lessons can be learned from that yeah Kevin you know this losing streaks seem to be inevitable in the NBA the season is too long to go through without some adversity what I think you learn is grit and how to keep fighting even when you don’t have your best game available now Pippen following the three-point attempt by Kyrie Irving williamsman outside [Applause] pippen down low covered by Irving pocket four takes it off the glass and the Grizzlies lead by six and they repeatedly broke inside in the first half guys and and it’s paid off there’s a good screen driving inside contact and the whistle on the shot two shots coming up i tell you what he earned his money on that foul the Mavericks shooting their third and fourth free throw shots of the night and their success rate on the season right around 77% [Applause] throw good Christie so one for two that time with the strike and got to like what they’ve been doing down low in the post pass to Aldo canard with the ball covered by Irving canard kicks to Pivot lets it go from deep that one doesn’t drop average trail by five on the wing denwitty here’s Christie wants to get it to Gaffford and does tin Whitty for three with the rebound for Memphis they’ve gone two of five from the field here in the second quarter shooting [Applause] 40% pippen feeling it out a bit pass to Eden now can both loose then for three and the rebound goes to Martin martin’s got four rebounds now tonight boy a tough go for him in this quarter you can see how desperately he wants to get things started he just can’t make a shot now here is Martin a look at his stance he averages a bit over eight points a game against to the middle here’s Elama trains it from beyond the army aldo’s got the lead up to eight now for the Grizzlies and every year Williamson seems to take another leap as a distributor great pass on that one the kick out to Irving martin with a screen on Viper irving from long range edy with the rebound and he’s got seven rebounds in the game i’ll tell you no matter what he does he can’t find his rhythm and you get the sense he’s starting to press a little bit now here’s Pippen they lead by eight that’s the biggest of the game pass to Elmo fires the three good and the assist go williamson’s got three assists in the game they’ve been looking out of sync offensively yeah that their offense has ground to a standill dinwitty attacking and contact the shot so he’ll be shooting free throws here first it’s going to be on Zion Williamson and this is where Spencer Denwitty has always been a big time threat on the drive able to absorb the contact shoot two and he makes the post one thing you have to love about Spencer Denwitty is his confidence here’s a guy who knows he belongs and he’s proving it with his play night after night looking at who’s out there now for the Mavericks derek Lively comes in for Daniel Gaffford and it’s Naji Marshall in for Christie and so he hits both spencer Dwitty one of those players that seems to have improved with every passing season and his numbers back that up this guy just keeps getting better now a timeout called by Memphis [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] now switching Christiey’s check in let’s check out the NBA’s top producers from three-point landing now you look at Canard he’s absolutely deadly from outside he is as automatic as they come from behind the arc and that shooting ability makes him an option every trip down the floor [Applause] an emphatic alley chair and this is what we came to see right ahead do your thing on the alley back to Martin to Lively grizzlies with the rebound the edge on the glass is the difference it’s allowed them to build this lead to the paint edy gets the bucket and the Grizzlies rebound 13-4 big miscommunication on defense he recognizes it and quickly takes advantage man that’s typical of this guy he’s always reading the situation reacting quickly and capitalizing greg you love this topic more than anyone when you think about the best ball handers of all time where does Kyrie Irving rank on your list well you know I think Kevin he’s at the very top i’ve never seen anyone else pull off some of the things he does certainly makes a strong case for the best ever that free throw good from Kyrie Irving however you feel about Kyrie Irving you cannot deny Doris he is an elite player still kevin there are many who consider Kyrie Irving to be the greatest finishing guard in the history of the game i mean left hand right hand a little bit of English and polish big shot maker and what I love for Kyrie Irving right now is he seems content and happy an efficient night from the line this is a guy who puts in the work and it pays dividends pass to Canard outside pippen down low stolen by Lively Booker with no one around off the mark there with the three-point shot he started the game scorching the net from deep three triples in the first period but none here in the second and Davis sends it back a two-way star ad has led the league in shot blocking on multiple occasions [Applause] average trail by [Applause] 11 and scored by Williamson lets a floater go doesn’t get it to drop for him davis with some nice deep marshall dishes to Davis and Davis close it down man he’ll get ahead of steam when there’s that much of a lane you can’t get in AD’s way pass to Elama williamson with it and Davis sends it back and that’s all about Memphis possession some changes for Memphis ruben Bagley checked in for 80 comes in for Luke Canard and it’s John Mor in for John Mor five to shoot bane inside the three-point line and again Memphis no good well if the defense gives him that shot next time they could get burned i think he’s just a little bit out of rhythm and didn’t do anything fancy there but didn’t need to nope he his only concern right now is getting the points on the board and I I don’t mean style points here’s Bane the Mavericks making the shot [Applause] williamson [Applause] outside fires away from outside it’s rebounded by Booker and maybe he thinks he he has that type of range but I’m not sure who agree with him i think we have to check his sanity because there’s a number of better options on the floor now here is Irving he’s a guy we see deliver on a nightly basis averaging about 24 and a half points a game so smooth on the mid-range kyrie dialed in here’s Morance it’s a five-point game loads it up there for Mor stolen by Lively and Davis it down got to take care of the ball they’ll punish you if you’re that careless that’s right and that’s severe punishment right there boy in a tight game like this that can change the whole tone it helps your opponent get into a little bit of a rhythm it is Mor missing and here are the Mavericks now they’re on a 12 to4 run right now let’s check in with our reporter David Aldridge kevin thanks john Mor was the first NBA guard in a quarter century to lead the league in points in the paint he says “I can’t just try and dunk every single play so I need different types of finishes to get my shot off whether it’s high off the glass the reverse or hanging in the air forever and Kevin he just says it so casually i know it but but David he doesn’t do it casually right he is a one-man service memphis [Applause] leading now here’s Mors eight points for him they no good i’ll tell you it has not been this guy’s best night but the teammates have been there to pick up the slack love it shots good by Booker we’ve come to expect this from Devin Booker this guy is a relentless force on the offensive end bar the bounce pass williamson outside back to Aldo good and the assist goes to Williamson williams he’s got his fourth assist with that last one here tonight for Dallas they’ve gone 716 shooting just over 50% here in the second quarter and Jason kid is called timeout looking for a breather and maybe just one or two things to talk about [Music] jackson has checked in for Memphis williams comes in for Santi Aldama and G also making the switch kayla Martins checked in for Kyrie [Applause] Irving marshall passes to Lively and here’s Booker from the arm booker with a three he is a knockdown shooter and and so many teams now look to establish the perimeter to set up everything else no doubt it’s a growing trend Greg and he is highly accurate tonight and Bailey able to finish and the Grizzlies lead by one well we’ve seen that movie a few times haven’t we easy bucket in the paint davis with a screen on Morant and here’s Booker from the arc another three for Dallas yeah those are starting to add up guys of their last five baskets three have been tripled harden against Bane banglies has a screen for Bane there’s the three and the rebound goes to the Mavericks i got his eighth rebound here tonight marshall gets the buckets the defense a step slow and you can see the results the Grizzlies trail by five mor right side and he drives in and he’s fouled pretty hard on that shot but he’s got the chance to pick up the points in the line absolutely fearless Mor willing to put his body on the line in order to make plays that’s good from Mor Christie he’s checked in for Dallas [Music] both free throws good from Morant and good job they’re doing at the line this quarter they’ll need to continue converting those free throws jacks up a three another three for Dallas 12 straight points off of three-pointers and the D looks shelter and here’s Morant 10 points for him and foul on the shot so he’ll get a chance to the line for his personal foul hey guys this is the way to stay in the game they’re doing a masterful job from the line perfect this quarter and a moment here to take a look at the scoring breakdown for the Mavericks they’ve looked to fire as much as possible from outside the ark and so far they are hitting at a high clip and the other thing that’s working for them tonight getting out into the open floor a lot of the damage coming in transition dante Xim he’s checked in for Christie [Applause] no free throws good from Mor and he’s been rock solid at the free throw line tonight a little bit of an unexpected bonus for them pass to Exom there’s 42 seconds left to play here in the second quarter the three four on the clock offensive rebound davis doing his thing inside and Kevin they dialed up their activity this quarter we’re seeing them convert a lot of those second chance opportunities angl has a screen for Mor sinks the triple mor got 15 points and what a show Mor is putting on every time he touches the ball you feel like he’s going to score and that’ll be two free throws coming up christians on the call with the first one’s on Mor he’s getting his first free throw attempt of the night right now numbers this year at the line below 70 so he’s getting to the line not nearly as effective as he’d like the first one falls [Applause] no good on the second free throw here’s Davis and it’s Dallas with another and the D getting out worked there on the putback can’t let that happen you have got to put a body on somebody talk about an adnauseium but you’ve got to be disciplined with the box out and so we conclude the first half with the Mavericks on top they lead by six and join us right back here after the break for the start of the second [Applause] [Applause] half welcome all right guys let’s break it down it has not been the ideal start for the Memphis Grizzlies you know I love what they’re doing being patient on offense getting high percentage looks keep feeding the beast yeah some of it’s approach but a lot of it is they have great interior scorers and now as the regular season marches on here’s how things look in the West as we near the final stretch you know for the Grizzlies they’re right around where we expected them to be at this point nothing to be ashamed of they’ve had some great wins and now they know exactly what they need to work on to become contenders next year and that is it for halftime folks it is back to Kevin Harland and the crew for the second half and as we get into this third quarter as we’ve seen so far neither team able to create much separation on the scoreboard yet you know guys Deon Booker has been exceptional here and how about the amount he’s contributing in the scoring column through two quarters he has been terrific and one would expect that the defense made some adjustments at halftime but he has the ability to answer right back [Music] [Applause] and here are the Grizzlies now six-point game morant is the point with Bane out on the wing dy out there with Williamson and it’s Alama at the three the small forward that’s the lineup in the game for Memphis williamson yep that one goes in there williamson’s got the first bucket of the third here for the Grizzlies outside Davis williamson with the block boy Williams can get up man he’s got those long arms to boot and that kind of stifling effort on defense needs another look and guys that is lock down defense at its finest going right at the shot and then able to knock it away so it’s the Mavericks now they lead by four and here’s Booker from the AR and it’s good looking quite sharp with 10 or 12 shooting tonight and they’re getting their points now almost exclusively from the triple one of their last five makes are from beyond the other williamson looking it over to the paint six to shoot and the call on the shot sends in to the line the Grizzlies have been getting it done at the line 10 for 12 and on the season you know they’re hitting about 76% which is a decent rate and he knocks down the first one [Applause] and he makes the first but misses the second beverage leading by six and he overdid it there too much force it looked like on the foul and he’s called for the flagrance boy a very hard foul that time and the officials had to slap him with the flagrant i mean you can’t let him get away with that kind of contact yeah G that’s an easy call for the officials to make when there’s that much contact the league is really cracking down on those sort of plays first free throw is good one thing that stands out about Kyrie Irving obviously his creativity especially when it comes to his handle as good as it gets both free throws good from Kyrie Irving [Applause] little over a minute gone here in the second half wideway finds Irving and that one clearly a foul gets the whistle and some shots coming up for John Mor yeah Irving isn’t just a perimeter player he’s so dynamic inside as a scorer his strength his savvy tough to keep the defense on balance [Applause] that’s good from Irving if you listen to other NBA players Kyrie Irving is one of their favorites to watch he has as complete an offensive arsenal and as pretty a game as there is good on both and Ranch’s got the ball here for the Grizzly trailing by 10 here’s Elama defended by Booker mor kicks to Williamson here’s Elama off target with his three solid rebound there and with the score like it is that’s an area where they can afford to get lazy g when you think about Deon Booker scoring ability he always has been ahead of the curve the youngest player ever to score 70 in a game amongst the youngest to get to 10,000 points booker is on a historic scoring pace [Applause] and that one misses and one guy who rarely has an off night Devin Booker he has been the model of consistent excellence kevin this guy so efficient so productive all about winning i am not sure Devin Booker gets the credit he deserves for the level he’s at every night and he’s good on the second booker not the guy you want to foul gentlemen this guy is one of the best from the strike there is in the game pass to Aldo here’s Edy now here’s Bane and another miss by Memphis and even with good coverage defensively that time he has confidence to drill the [Applause] three hits Davis on the wing offended by Aldama davis dishes to Irving shot clock at six dallas needs to get off a shot and it’s blocked and he recovers it and there’s the shot clock violation couldn’t get the shot off in time and now let’s take a look again at that incredible rejection and guys that block could really help change the momentum of this game [Applause] not quite 2 and 1/2 minutes played here in the second half they need a good offensive possession yeah they’ve gone a long time without a bucket back to Morance good and the assist go to Williamson williamson who’s got his fifth assist in this one i’m amazed at Morance’s ability to take contact and still stay in full control to the middle here’s Wiveley and finished off by Wley how good a playmaker are we watching always leading always trying to create for others timeout called the Grizzlies hey please give a big round of applause let’s take a look at the numbers from Desmond some nice work from him over the last 10 games he’s getting around 20 points per six rebounds and four assists and and most important of all is his passing he’s a terrific distributor in their offense certainly one of his best attributes creating offense even when it looks like there’s nothing there over in the corner Williamson the kick out to Bane pass to Aldo and the basket is good aldamo’s got 15 points passing instinct he can spot those gaps in the defense [Applause] booker against Bane shots good by Booker and with the lead I like the strategy here continue to get the ball to guys who can do something with them one thing we’ve learned in the NBA the game is never over so you’ve got to continue to score continue to build your lead and with the success they’ve had rebounding the basketball they’re right where you’d expect them to be firmly in the driver’s seat and yes it’s good you can see it once this guy gets his rhythm he is so hard to slow down what an excellent night for him and his team bane passes to Williamson he doesn’t hit that one great D that time from [Music] Davis shooting foul as the whistle blows he’ll shoot two free throws second personal foul well free throw attempt numbers indicate just how difficult someone is to guard booker certainly in the hard to check category first one falls for him an elite offensive threat booker continues to try and find ways to improve his game [Music] that one misses we’ve heard some players Doris propose that refs should be fine for missed calls and especially with the game in the line what do you think kevin I couldn’t disagree more first and foremost the level of accountability for NBA officials is unprecedented and keep in mind there is discipline for high-profile mistakes and mistakes of all kinds every single game every single call is evaluated and you see their progression in terms of yes they’ll officiate in the playoffs or no they won’t we are right where we need to be outside Bane back to Mor and the refs are going to rule that unnecessary contact it’s a flagrant one foul and Kevin I got to tell you he’s probably fortunate to just get a flagrant one there i mean so much contact the officials easily could have gone even harder on Greg i agree he better be on his best behavior from now on one more flagrant of any variety and he’s out of here first free throw is [Applause] good no good on the second so he hits one of two at the elbow it’s Bane pass to Aldo ables against Williamson to the inside stolen by Lively on the drive booker it’s deflected bane against Irving now Williamson alama with the [Applause] ball mor finds Alama called on the shot picks up two points so one free throw coming up high level pass shows the imagination hey guys let’s get your take on the scoring breakdown for Dennis the three-pointers and how well they’re able to shoot them you wonder if they can keep it up and boy have i think it’s also important we mention the number of assists this group has tallied their offense continues to just hum along right now mavericks leading by [Applause] nine irving with it 12 points for him booker outside from downtown elama with the rebound and they had some boxed coverage that turned into no coverage here’s Williamson oh and he blocks it off the glass [Applause] wow now Marshall he’s got [Applause] eight looker looking around had the space there but it’s off mark well the defense flat out awful right there and he couldn’t punish them for their mistake pass to Edy here’s Elama covered by Martin eld has gone one and two from beyond the arc since coming out of the break outside Martin back to Irving and here is [Applause] Marshall here’s Booker hooker going to work inside well they’re calling his number time and time again and he is delivering Williamson outside [Music] back to Mor it’s blocked well on top of the length he provides and athleticism there are the shot blocking instincts of Derek Liveman wow the Grizzlies trail by nine [Applause] diti over Marshall can’t hit the Mavericks have gotten six of their 12 shots to drop for him here in the second half so far williams against Booker now here is Irving six on the shot clock martin wide open he fires offline with his three pass through Edi from past the art it’s rebounded by Dallas they’ve led by as many as 14 points well that’s just inconsistency for him and it’s happened all night and it hasn’t helped their cause martin kicks to Irving here’s Martin with the steel alama with the ball outside Bane aldama passes to Williamson back to Aldama and it’s blocked it’s out of bounds nice touch by Lively let’s take a second look at that fantastic block and a block like that sends a message one that says we’re not giving up for this lead and the Grizzlies with some changes marvin Baggley’s checked in for Edi jackson comes in for Zion Williamson and Kar subbed in for Santi Aldama here’s Bane nine points in the game so far and the shot is good you see the offensive versatility there good inside the arc to take that mid-range outside Martin irving kicks to Marshall it’s good and the assist goes to Irving marshall’s got 11 points well the defense daring him to shoot and he makes them pay for their disrespect shot on the way it’s rebounded by Dallas booker’s got six rebounds now in the game outside Irving widely a screen on Begley here’s Irving and another basket for Dallas you know that’s just the master of understanding pick and roll and how to develop a quality shot such a dangerous guy in those sets pass to Jackson here’s Kar memphis moving it around here’s Mor it’s deflected and he’s able to get it back bang at the bucket and so it’s Dallas with a nine-point game marshall with it [Applause] on the wing booker beyond the arc another three for Dallas as hot as he’s been this quarter the game plan is simple folks get him the ball and get out of the way outside Kane that’s in for his fifth field goal of the game makes him five for 12 so far 151 left in the third [Applause] quarter booker against Bane marshall passes to Booker off target from outside and he didn’t for the weak coverage there but they can’t count on him to continue missing pass to Mor [Applause] shoots the three and Lively pulls it down lively’s got rebound number 11 for him here [Applause] tonight now here’s Marshall defended by Bagley they get the rebound i had good work on the boards and they pick up the second chance points i’s got four points now in the quarter morance gaining the floor takes the three pass to Kaw no good on the three pavers leading by 12 here’s Martin and off the left side of the rim and it swirls in for him martin’s got his second bucket of the night and for Memphis they’re shooting a mediocre 41% in this one mor passes to Koncho back to Morance six to shoot pass to Kaw good and a nice assist from Morance morance got his third assist on the night it’s like reading a picture book for Mor he makes it look insanely easy bane against Buck [Applause] so far in the game he’s gone two for four from the free throw line and he’s at nearly 90% from the free throw line this season so having a terrific game free throw good hooker [Applause] both free throws good from Booker 6 seconds left in the third there’s Jackson with the three the shot misses and here at the end of the third quarter it’s a double- digit ball game mavericks lead by 13 live from the FedEx Forum you’re watching 2K Sports a chance now to hear Jason Kid talking to his team moments ago good good pull understand something one shot one rebound and let’s go we take care of the ball get good shots and get back on defense keep talking efficiency fundamentals that’s what I’m hearing from Jason Kid right there yeah and there’s a toughness to the way they’re playing right now man they’re communicating that’s what coach wants to keep safe and there may not be a lot of drama down the stretch as we head into the fourth quarter but stranger things have happened so with Davis sitting on the bench here’s the five for Jason Kid right now they’ve got Christie Spencer Denwy out there with Irving then there’s Daniel Gaffford and it’s Martin in at the foreman position well the grimace of pain tells it all he’s hurt and let’s hope he’s okay yeah it looks like he’s in real pain definitely a concern right now well these are the moments that can be gut-wrenching for him and his team right anytime you see an injury like this certainly your heart goes out to him and to his family the Maverick’s making a change here booker’s checked in [Music] [Applause] make some noise make some noise make some noise [Music] [Applause] dallas leading by 16 and the dump by Booker putting up points is what Devin Booker does best and right now he is showing out cash to Baggley jackson there’s the open looks one lack of effort to fight over the screen there makes that an easy shot you know we see this all the time you’re basically as a defender hoping the man misses rather than putting in the work to get over screens memphis has gone one or two from three-point range here in the fourth here’s Kchar defended by Christie kchar the pass to Jackson for Martin jackson misses boy no idea why he went with the fadeaway how clean look at the basket tin Whitty with it he’s picked up by Pippen here’s Martin that one a little long and thus far they’ve managed to overcome an off game from him offensively and throws coming up unable to get that one to go with all the contact and really the defense fouling there to prevent the layup but that’s exactly what you need to do pippen taking two shots shoot two he’s off on the first good on the second free throw a little over a minute and a half of the fourth quarter gone now tinwitty outside produce three on pitch for three booker Baggley with the rebound and so it’s picking with it he brings it up for Memphis pass to [Applause] Kaw canard against Booker memphis moving it around five on the clock heaven for three tracks in the [Applause] tray mavericks leading by 11 here’s Christie Cotton Jar covering he muscles it in through the contact and they call the foul his eyes were in the free throw that is nicely done by Spencer Tinwy just getting the ball into the hands of a shooter marshall is checked in for Dallas one [Applause] shot just under two and a half minutes gone here in the final quarter hippen the pass to Begley now [Applause] Jackson Canard for three and they recover it pass to Jackson now [Applause] Pippenley with a screen on Booker on the clock back to Jackson [Applause] puts up a deep three and it’s rebounded by Dallas from deep and the rebound goes to the Grizzlies banglades got 10 rebounds here tonight so active back to [Music] [Applause] Jackson inside Pippen and he gets the friendly spin that one’s got six points in the corner challenging the bigger defender cutting him down to size it is not an easy task trying to convert against length give him credit for taking on that challenge christy kicks to Martin to Gaffford and it’s good the time running down on the shot clock gafford’s got his first points of the night boy there was some contact there but Gaffford able to use his size to finish outside Pippen back to [Music] [Applause] Canard pass to Bangley deflected by Gaffford do not go up soft against Daniel Cavern he will send it right back at you some changes for Memphis zion Williamson’s checked in for Jackson and Santi subbed in for KJO and Dallas with a change here too denwitty is checked in for Martin now here’s Marshall christy the best to Gaff denwitty with it shoots over Pippens that’s out of bounds the Mavericks able to retain possession here mavericks ball [Music] now here’s Pinwid to the paint wants to get it to Gford and does and now here’s Pippen with the pass break [Applause] chance tinwitty [Applause] outside and here’s Booker from the arc that falls nice feed that time from Tin Whitty tin Whitty’s got his third assist on the night let’s get an update on Irving what’s the status David hi guys the head athletic trainer for the Mavericks gave us some information right now he’s saying it might be a severely sprained ankle which is something every player hates to hear the next few games will be without him on the court of course other players are going to have to step up to fill that role that’s all we’ve got kevin thanks for the status report there David at least we now know Greg how he’s doing yeah when you talk injury the unknown factor is always a difficult thing to deal with there’s no question because even if you know what’s wrong individuals have different healing times the time frames can be totally different for similar injuries and he saw the play develop but the pass just wasn’t there it was a really good thought for sure but the lob has got to be better than that [Music] down low back to Aldama trying to end the drought christie with the rebound he started out strong three- threes the first half but the long ball has disappeared on him since pass to Denwitty booker outside denwitty has screened on Canard near the three-point line it’s Booker he hits the back iron and sinks the shot booker’s got 47 points well all night he has made an impact at the offensive end now he’s trying to shut the door now here’s Canard defended by Booker’s contact on the shot and now a three-point play chance as he’ll head to the line how about that luke Canard looking very comfortable on the interior that’s a tremendous finish and some changes here for the Grizzlies he’s checked in for Bangley bane comes in for Santi Alama and it’s Morant in for Pippen then for the Mavericks Derek Lively he’s checked in for Daniel Gaffford davis is subbed in for Christie obviously Luke Canard a guy known for his shooting ability the southpaw capable of stretching the floor and doing major damage from downtown lively sensor screen for [Applause] Davis and stolen by Williamson bane inside the three-point line good and the assist goes to Williamson williamson’s got six assists here tonight [Applause] hooker the pass to Lively and finished off by Lively and that’s a double double for him now 10 points and 13 rebounds let’s remember this guy’s got a 94 standing reach and a vertical that’s ridiculous lively just getting to the rim on the wing bane defended by Booker and it’s Morant missing it’s a plus five advantage for them in rebounding after that and Booker throws it down wow the elevation the creativity highlight real finish by Deon Booker the Grizzlies trail by [Music] 18 and here is Williamson morance outside here’s the screen and denied he sends it right off the glass and so with the ball out of bounds Davis touched it last you got to love strong defense especially when it comes in the form of harsh rejections wow quick thinking pays off big what a block sante Aldamas checked in for the Grizzlies [Applause] and so it’s Memphis with it four on the shot clock payne for three and Davis pulls it down davis has got nine rebounds in the game getting it done here’s Marshall it’s tipped and he gets it back lets the three fly they get it back kicks it out to Denwitty [Applause] davis with a screen on Morant denwitty passes to Davis and it’s Davis with the jam how about the timing could be the difference between an assist and a turnover nice delivery they’ve been struggling here on offense yeah a bit of a dry spell for sure williams outside to the middle stolen by [Applause] Lively on the wing denwitty that’s [Applause] J now [Applause] Heldama greg we know players are not shy about criticizing appreciate it anything you try to change or improve with the way the game is called well I I like when the players and the ref get together in the off season to go over video examples but I think one thing that’s important is you got to have relationships between the players and the officials and then I think the fans can also then kind of get on the same page they’re going to be missed calls out there that will never change denwitty kicks to Marshall and yep that’s going to be a flagrant foul unnecessary contact and Kevin I got to tell you he’s probably fortunate to just get a flagrant one there i mean so much contact the officials easily could have gone even harder on it greg I agree he better be on his best behavior from now on one more flagrant of any variety and he’s out of here taking two shots [Applause] [Applause] that’s good for Marshall commanders will go for a different look here daniel Gaffford’s checked in for Jerick Lively martin comes in for Anthony Davis christy he’s checked in for Naji Marshall and it’s Exom in for Booker denwitty passes to Exom two minutes remaining in the game denwitty against Mor there’s 154 left in the game the shots good from Chris well you get exactly what you want right there clean look right at the cup nicely done and so it’s Bane who brings up the ball for the Grizzlies well when you talk about the NBA going global the last six MVPs Doris as you know all international players Kevin what I love about this is the NBA wants the best players regardless of where they come from there’s a time where American players just dominated that award for years and years fact of the matter is it’s good for the game to get the baddest best players in the world and we’ve done that and one team is just completely outclass the other tonight performance and it really ignited what is turning out to be a monster win here for the Mavericks and as one-sided as it gets today you know there were some dominant moments in there about every facet of this game for that team yeah i mean Kevin it’s hard to think of what didn’t go right for them uh game planning by the coaches execution by the players everything was just on target and for the year now they’ll ramp up their win total to an even 40 and we watched one guy all night long guys and looking at the stats just confirms what a dominant game he had what a night tonight it was for Kevin Brook efficient productivity you’ll love what this guy has given to you on the offensive end and the dime from Desmond Bane terrific vision on that one gaffer sets the pick for Denwitty ships over Mor dwitty’s shot is off 8sec difference between the shot clock and the game clock over to the left wing outside Bane [Music] a three ball and they’ll get another chance the offensive rebounding really the story here today even with the big lead they’re still hustle on the board oh 13 at the line for your Grizzlies john Mor taking two shots shooting two [Applause] that’s good from Mor [Applause] and that’s good as he hits both the shots so we see the Mavericks taking the win here a resounding victory for them and Greg in enemy territory no that’s exactly right was the way they controlled the game and and just completely took the crowd out of it that’s how to get it done on the road and a chance now to send it over to David Aldridge standing by courtside david hey thank you Kevin Kyrie very few can match your offensive creativity so how do you integrate that into the team system uh it starts in our practice it starts with our practice hab swing action practice with a purpose you know whether it’s shoot arounds or or walk through you’re starting to show progress right there and just get back to what we know and that’s executing on both ends of the floor and trusting well the ball was certainly moving tonight man congrats on the win Kevin all right David thanks so much and that’s going to do it tonight folks for our broadcast for Dorisburg David Aldridge Greg Anthony and the rest of our terrific 2K Sports crew this is

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