The Mavericks scored 1.063 points per possession in the first quarter against Memphis when they at least got a shot off, which is a pretty respectable number. But the club’s 8 turnovers put a damper on the offensive efficiency, resulting in 5 Grizzlies points. The good news is the team’s final few giveaways in the quarter didn’t result in any extra points for the home squad.
The Mavs’ first-half defense was among its best in a half all season. Memphis scored only 46 points on 17-of-46 shooting, including 2-of-10 from beyond the arc. More importantly, Dallas allowed just a single offensive rebound, gathering 27 defensive rebounds in the process.