Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies Match Player Stats

The dallas mavericks vs memphis grizzlies match player stats from February 27, 2026, show a game that was decided long before Dallas made the final score look more respectable. Memphis defeated Dallas 124-105 at American Airlines Center, controlling the game from the opening quarter and building a lead that reached 34 points. The Grizzlies finished with 51% shooting, 38% from three, 29 assists, 13 steals, and only 11 turnovers, while Dallas shot 42% overall, 28% from three, and committed 20 turnovers. The official NBA record lists the game as February 27 in Dallas, although some time zones place the game on February 28. (NBA.com)

The most useful way to understand this matchup is not simply to look at the final score or identify the highest scorer. The deeper story is how Memphis created efficient offense across several players, protected its advantage, forced Dallas into mistakes, and turned defensive pressure into transition opportunities. Cam Spencer led Memphis with 25 points off the bench, while Olivier-Maxence Prosper delivered 16 points and 10 rebounds. Scotty Pippen Jr. added 15 points, and GG Jackson and Jaylen Wells each scored 12.

For Dallas, Brandon Williams led the team with 16 points and eight rebounds. Daniel Gafford was highly efficient around the basket, scoring 14 points on 7-of-8 shooting, while Dwight Powell produced 13 points and 11 rebounds off the bench. Yet those individual performances could not overcome Dallas’ inefficient perimeter shooting and 20 turnovers.

Game Overview

Memphis entered the matchup at 22-36 overall and 10-19 on the road, while Dallas was 21-38 overall and 14-18 at home according to the supplied game data. The game drew 19,165 spectators at American Airlines Center.

The final score was:

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Memphis Grizzlies	34	30	37	23	124
Dallas Mavericks	20	24	26	35	105

The quarter-by-quarter pattern explains almost everything.

Memphis outscored Dallas by 14 points in the first quarter, added six more in the second, and then delivered the biggest scoring margin of the game in the third. By the time Dallas won the fourth quarter 35-23, the outcome was already effectively settled.

The NBA’s official game summary confirms that Memphis never trailed, held a 34-point maximum lead, and used a 20-8 run late in the second quarter to take a 64-44 halftime advantage. (NBA.com)

That is an important distinction. Dallas did not lose because of one poor fourth-quarter stretch. The Mavericks were already facing a major deficit before halftime, and Memphis continued to widen it through the third quarter.

Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies Match Player Stats

The individual numbers reveal how Memphis won without needing one traditional superstar performance.

Memphis Grizzlies Player Stats

Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FG	3PT	STL	BLK	+/-
Olivier-Maxence Prosper	25	16	10	1	7-10	2-4	1	1	+16
GG Jackson	24	12	3	4	5-7	0-0	0	0	+18
Jaylen Wells	20	12	4	3	4-10	2-4	1	1	+18
Scotty Pippen Jr.	22	15	2	3	7-12	1-3	3	1	+15
Javon Small	26	9	4	5	2-6	1-3	2	0	+12
Taylor Hendricks	24	11	8	2	5-7	1-2	0	2	+1
Cam Spencer	25	25	2	3	9-16	4-9	1	0	+10
Jahmai Mashack	23	8	3	1	3-7	0-1	1	1	+3
Walter Clayton Jr.	26	11	2	5	3-10	0-3	0	1	+4
Rayan Rupert	25	5	5	2	2-8	1-3	2	0	-2

Memphis’ official totals were 47-of-93 from the field, 12-of-32 from three-point range, and 18-of-21 at the free-throw line. (NBA.com)

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats

Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FG	3PT	STL	BLK	+/-
Khris Middleton	19	10	1	3	3-8	0-1	1	0	-19
Daniel Gafford	20	14	5	2	7-8	0-0	0	2	-20
Naji Marshall	24	4	2	2	2-6	0-1	1	1	-24
Brandon Williams	26	16	8	4	5-14	2-3	0	0	-17
Max Christie	29	13	3	2	5-12	1-5	0	0	-20
Dwight Powell	23	13	11	1	3-4	1-1	0	0	+3
Moussa Cisse	13	8	8	0	4-5	0-0	1	0	+10
Tyus Jones	22	6	0	4	2-7	2-6	0	0	-2
Miles Kelly	31	9	5	4	3-11	2-7	1	1	-5
AJ Johnson	34	12	3	4	3-13	1-8	0	0	-1

Dallas finished 37-of-88 from the field, 9-of-32 from three, and 22-of-33 at the free-throw line. (NBA.com)

Cam Spencer Was the Offensive Catalyst

The clearest individual storyline was Cam Spencer’s 25-point performance.

Spencer did not start, yet he produced the game’s highest scoring total. He shot 9-of-16 from the field and 4-of-9 from three, adding 3-of-3 shooting at the free-throw line. That combination gave Memphis a reliable scoring source without requiring its starters to carry the entire offensive load.

His performance was particularly valuable because Memphis had several players contributing between nine and 16 points.

That balance matters in a game like this.

When one player scores 25 but the supporting cast struggles, the defense can often adjust. Memphis presented a different problem. Spencer had 25, Prosper had 16, Pippen Jr. had 15, Jackson and Wells each had 12, and Hendricks and Clayton Jr. each added 11.

The official NBA recap specifically highlighted Spencer’s 25 points off the bench and Prosper’s 16 points and 10 rebounds. (NBA.com)

Spencer’s four made three-pointers were also significant because Dallas had trouble matching Memphis from outside. Memphis converted 12 of 32 three-point attempts, while Dallas made only nine of 32.

That nine-point difference from three-point makes alone does not explain a 19-point final margin, but it contributed to the larger efficiency gap.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper Delivered a Complete Performance

Olivier-Maxence Prosper produced one of the most complete stat lines in the game.

He finished with:

• 16 points
• 10 rebounds
• 7-of-10 shooting
• 2-of-4 from three
• 1 assist
• 1 steal
• 1 block
• +16 plus/minus

The double-double is the obvious headline, but his shooting efficiency deserves equal attention.

Prosper needed only 10 field-goal attempts to score 16 points. His two three-pointers also forced Dallas to respect his shooting range rather than treating him strictly as an interior player.

His 10 rebounds were the most on Memphis. That gave the Grizzlies another player capable of ending possessions and creating second-chance opportunities.

The combination of efficient scoring and rebounding is particularly useful because it reduces the pressure on guards to create every possession.

Scotty Pippen Jr. Added Pressure on Both Ends

Scotty Pippen Jr. scored 15 points on 7-of-12 shooting and added three steals.

The steals are important because Memphis finished with 13 as a team.

Dallas committed 20 turnovers, and Memphis converted its defensive activity into transition offense. The official game summary records 32 Memphis fast-break points compared with only nine for Dallas. (NBA.com)

Pippen Jr.’s three steals therefore fit directly into the larger team pattern.

He was not simply scoring efficiently. He was also creating possessions.

That distinction is easy to miss when looking only at points per game or the final scoring totals. A steal can effectively become an immediate scoring opportunity, especially against a defense that is not set.

GG Jackson and Jaylen Wells Provided Efficient Support

GG Jackson scored 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting, while Jaylen Wells also scored 12.

Jackson added four assists, giving Memphis another frontcourt contributor who could help move the ball. Wells made two of his four three-point attempts and contributed three assists, a steal, and a block.

Neither player needed a high shot volume.

That is one of the strongest characteristics of Memphis’ offensive performance.

The Grizzlies made 47 field goals while distributing scoring responsibilities across the rotation. Dallas, by comparison, needed 88 field-goal attempts to make 37.

The result was not simply that Memphis scored more. Memphis got more production from each offensive possession.

Dallas’ Best Individual Performances

Dallas did have several positive individual numbers.

Brandon Williams

Brandon Williams led the Mavericks with 16 points and eight rebounds. He also had four assists and shot 5-of-14 from the field.

His two three-pointers on three attempts helped keep his efficiency from falling further.

Williams was involved across several areas, but his shooting volume also shows one of Dallas’ problems. Fourteen field-goal attempts were necessary for 16 points.

Daniel Gafford

Daniel Gafford was one of Dallas’ most efficient offensive players.

He scored 14 points on 7-of-8 shooting and added five rebounds and two blocks.

That is an 87.5% field-goal percentage.

Gafford’s production demonstrates that Dallas was capable of finding efficient scoring opportunities inside. The problem was that this efficiency did not spread across enough of the offense to close the larger team gap.

His -20 plus/minus should also be interpreted in context. Plus/minus is a team-based measurement, so it does not mean Gafford personally caused a 20-point decline. It reflects the scoring margin while he was on the floor.

Dwight Powell

Dwight Powell gave Dallas a strong bench performance.

He finished with 13 points, 11 rebounds, five offensive rebounds, and one made three-pointer. He shot 3-of-4 from the field and 6-of-7 at the free-throw line.

His five offensive rebounds were especially notable.

Dallas actually finished with 13 offensive rebounds compared with Memphis’ 10. That means the Mavericks were capable of creating extra possessions.

The problem was converting enough of those opportunities into points.

Moussa Cisse

Moussa Cisse played only 13 minutes but produced eight points and eight rebounds.

He shot 4-of-5 from the field and collected an offensive rebound and a steal.

His +10 plus/minus was one of the better individual marks on Dallas, along with Powell’s +3 and Cisse’s positive impact in limited minutes.

Again, this illustrates why box-score analysis should not focus only on the winning team’s biggest names. Dallas had useful individual contributions even in a game it lost by 19.

The Biggest Statistical Difference Was Efficiency

The most important team comparison was shooting.

Memphis:

• 47-of-93 from the field
• 50.5% shooting
• 12-of-32 from three
• 37.5% from three
• 18-of-21 from the free-throw line

Dallas:

• 37-of-88 from the field
• 42.0% shooting
• 9-of-32 from three
• 28.1% from three
• 22-of-33 from the free-throw line

The gap in field-goal percentage was 8.5 percentage points.

That is substantial.

Dallas did shoot more free throws and made more free throws than Memphis in raw terms, but it did not offset the difference in field-goal efficiency.

Memphis also made three more three-pointers.

Three additional three-point makes are worth nine points. Combined with the overall field-goal efficiency gap, the Grizzlies consistently extracted more value from their possessions.

Turnovers Created a Second Major Gap

Dallas committed 20 turnovers.

Memphis committed 11.

That is a nine-turnover difference.

The Grizzlies also recorded 13 steals, compared with four for Dallas.

Those numbers are connected.

Memphis was not merely taking care of the basketball better. The Grizzlies were actively disrupting Dallas’ possessions.

The NBA’s game summary shows Memphis scored 32 fast-break points while Dallas scored nine. (NBA.com)

That 23-point fast-break advantage is one of the clearest explanations for the final margin.

When a team forces turnovers and immediately turns them into points, the opponent loses more than one possession. The turnover removes an offensive opportunity while potentially creating an easy scoring chance for the other team.

That is a double effect.

Memphis Won the Assist Battle

Memphis recorded 29 assists.

Dallas recorded 24.

The five-assist difference may appear modest, but it becomes more meaningful when combined with the shooting percentages.

Memphis made 47 field goals and assisted on 29 of them.

Dallas made 37 field goals and assisted on 24.

The Grizzlies therefore generated strong ball movement while also shooting efficiently.

Javon Small and Walter Clayton Jr. each recorded five assists, while GG Jackson and Jaylen Wells also contributed multiple assists.

Dallas had four assists each from Brandon Williams, Tyus Jones, Miles Kelly, and AJ Johnson.

The distribution tells us that both teams shared the ball. The difference was that Memphis converted a higher percentage of its opportunities.

Rebounding Was Not the Main Reason Dallas Lost

This is an important point because Dallas actually won the total rebounding battle.

Dallas had 46 rebounds.

Memphis had 43.

Dallas also collected 13 offensive rebounds compared with 10 for Memphis.

So the game was not decided by Dallas being physically dominated on the glass.

That makes the shooting and turnover differences even more important.

A team can lose despite winning the rebounding battle when it struggles to convert possessions efficiently.

Dallas created extra possessions but did not capitalize enough on them.

This is a useful lesson when interpreting box scores. One category should rarely be treated as the complete explanation for a result.

Memphis Controlled the Game From the Start

The first quarter established the tone.

Memphis scored 34 points.

Dallas scored 20.

That 14-point advantage gave Memphis immediate control.

The second quarter did not produce a Dallas response. Memphis scored 30 while Dallas managed 24.

At halftime, Memphis led 64-44.

The third quarter made the game even more one-sided.

Memphis scored 37 points against Dallas’ 26, expanding the advantage to 31 points entering the fourth quarter.

Dallas then won the final quarter 35-23.

That fourth-quarter response is worth mentioning because it shows the Mavericks continued competing after the game had effectively moved beyond reach.

However, it also shows why late scoring should not be confused with overall control.

Memphis had already created a large enough cushion to absorb Dallas’ fourth-quarter improvement.

Why Dallas’ Fourth-Quarter Improvement Did Not Change the Outcome

Dallas’ 35-point fourth quarter was its best scoring period.

Memphis scored only 23.

On the surface, that looks like a dramatic turnaround.

But game context matters.

The Mavericks entered the final period down 31 points.

Even a 12-point fourth-quarter advantage was not enough to erase the deficit.

This is why quarter-by-quarter analysis is useful. It prevents the final scoring period from being viewed in isolation.

Dallas’ best quarter came when Memphis already had a substantial lead. Memphis’ best three quarters came before the game reached its final stage.

The official NBA game summary confirms Memphis reached a 34-point lead twice in the third quarter. (NBA.com)

What the Plus/Minus Numbers Tell Us

Memphis had strong plus/minus figures across much of its rotation.

GG Jackson and Jaylen Wells finished at +18.

Prosper was +16.

Pippen Jr. was +15.

Small was +12.

Spencer was +10.

Those numbers support the broader conclusion that Memphis’ success was distributed rather than dependent on one lineup combination.

Dallas had a more mixed picture.

Powell finished +3.

Cisse finished +10.

Tyus Jones was -2.

Miles Kelly was -5.

AJ Johnson was -1.

Most of the starting group had negative marks, including Naji Marshall at -24, Gafford at -20, Christie at -20, Middleton at -19, and Brandon Williams at -17.

The important caution is that plus/minus is not a standalone player-quality rating.

A player can post a positive number because of the performance of the lineup around him. Likewise, a strong individual game can occur during a negative team stretch.

That is why the most reliable analysis combines plus/minus with shooting, rebounding, assists, turnovers, and game context.

The Bench Battle Favored Memphis in Scoring Quality

Memphis’ bench was a major factor.

Cam Spencer scored 25.

Taylor Hendricks scored 11.

Walter Clayton Jr. scored 11.

Jahmai Mashack scored eight.

Rayan Rupert scored five.

That group supplied 60 points.

Dallas’ listed bench players scored 48 points.

Dallas did receive strong contributions from Powell and Cisse, but Memphis had a particularly effective scoring burst from Spencer.

The 25-point bench performance changed the shape of the game because Dallas could not rely on Memphis’ starters becoming tired or inefficient.

Instead, Memphis brought another efficient scorer into the rotation.

The Matchup Also Shows the Value of Shot Quality

Looking only at total points can hide the way those points were created.

Daniel Gafford scored 14 points on eight shots.

Prosper scored 16 on 10 shots.

GG Jackson scored 12 on seven shots.

Pippen Jr. scored 15 on 12 shots.

Spencer scored 25 on 16 shots.

Those are generally efficient scoring profiles.

Dallas had players producing points with considerably more attempts.

Brandon Williams needed 14 shots for 16 points.

Max Christie needed 12 shots for 13.

Miles Kelly needed 11 shots for nine.

AJ Johnson needed 13 shots for 12.

The issue was therefore not a complete lack of scoring. Dallas scored 105 points.

The bigger issue was how many possessions and attempts it needed to get there.

A Closer Look at Three-Point Shooting

Three-point shooting was another important separator.

Memphis made 12 of 32 attempts.

Dallas made nine of 32.

Both teams took exactly 32 three-point attempts, which makes the comparison especially clean.

Memphis simply converted more of the same volume.

Memphis’ 37.5% accuracy from deep produced 36 points.

Dallas’ 28.1% accuracy produced 27 points.

That nine-point difference came entirely from the same number of attempts.

For Dallas, the problem was not necessarily that it avoided the three-point line. It was that the shots did not fall at a high enough rate.

Tyus Jones made two of six.

Miles Kelly made two of seven.

AJ Johnson made one of eight.

Max Christie made one of five.

Those four players combined to shoot 6-of-26 from three.

That is 23.1%.

By contrast, Brandon Williams made two of three, while Dallas’ other efficient three-point contributions came from Powell, who made his only attempt.

Free Throws Helped Dallas, But Not Enough

Dallas went 22-of-33 at the free-throw line.

Memphis went 18-of-21.

Dallas therefore made four more free throws.

Yet Memphis still won by 19.

This is another useful example of why raw totals can be misleading.

Free throws helped Dallas maintain some scoring efficiency, but the Mavericks could not compensate for the difference in field goals, three-point shooting, and turnovers.

Memphis’ 18-of-21 shooting at the line also meant the Grizzlies did not leave many easy points available.

Defensive Activity Was a Major Memphis Advantage

Memphis recorded:

• 13 steals
• 7 blocks
• 11 turnovers committed

Dallas recorded:

• 4 steals
• 4 blocks
• 20 turnovers committed

The nine-turnover advantage was substantial.

Memphis also protected the ball better while creating more defensive disruption.

Pippen Jr. had three steals.

Small had two.

Rupert had two.

That defensive activity helped Memphis turn a half-court game into a faster scoring environment.

The NBA game summary’s 32-9 fast-break point advantage reinforces this connection. (NBA.com)

What This Game Says About the Two Rotations

Memphis’ rotation produced scoring depth without requiring extreme minutes from any one player.

No Memphis player reached 27 minutes.

Javon Small and Walter Clayton Jr. played 26.

Spencer played 25.

Prosper played 25.

Rupert played 25.

Hendricks played 24.

Jackson played 24.

That distribution is notable.

Dallas had AJ Johnson at 34 minutes, Miles Kelly at 31, Max Christie at 29, and several players in the 20s.

Dallas therefore relied more heavily on some of its rotation players in terms of playing time, while Memphis generated a broader scoring performance.

That does not automatically mean one rotation strategy is universally better. It simply explains how this particular game unfolded.

Season Series Context

The supplied data described Memphis as leading the season series 3-0 after this game, but the official NBA matchup history shows a different record.

Memphis won the February 27 meeting 124-105.

Dallas had previously defeated Memphis 102-96 on November 22, 2025.

Memphis had won the earlier November meeting 118-104 on November 7, 2025.

That means Memphis led the season series 2-1 after the February game, not 3-0. The official NBA matchup history also lists a March 12, 2026 meeting in which Dallas won 120-112. (NBA.com)

This is an important correction for anyone using the article as a reference. Season-series records should always be checked against the official schedule and results rather than inferred from a single game record.

Important Date Clarification

There is also a date-format issue worth explaining.

The official NBA game page identifies the matchup as Friday, February 27, 2026, in Dallas. The NBA schedule lists the game at 8:30 PM Eastern on February 27, which corresponds to the evening of February 27 in Dallas. The NBA game information also displays February 28 in its game-info section because of time-zone presentation. (NBA.com)

For a Dallas-focused article, February 27, 2026 is the clearest local-game date.

For readers in other time zones, including parts of Asia, the game may appear under February 28.

This distinction matters when comparing schedules, box scores, and search results.

Key Takeaways From the Box Score

Several conclusions stand out from the numbers.

1. Memphis won through efficiency

A 50.5% field-goal percentage against Dallas’ 42.0% was a major advantage.

2. Memphis won the turnover battle

The Grizzlies committed 11 turnovers while Dallas committed 20.

3. Memphis created transition offense

The Grizzlies scored 32 fast-break points compared with nine for Dallas. (NBA.com)

4. The bench mattered

Cam Spencer’s 25 points gave Memphis a major scoring boost.

5. Dallas rebounded well

The Mavericks collected 46 rebounds and 13 offensive rebounds, so rebounding was not the central reason for the loss.

6. Dallas had several efficient individual performances

Gafford shot 7-of-8, Powell shot 3-of-4, and Cisse shot 4-of-5.

7. The first three quarters decided the game

Memphis outscored Dallas 101-70 through three quarters.

That 31-point advantage explains why Dallas’ 35-23 fourth-quarter edge did not threaten the final result.

How to Read Player Stats More Effectively

For readers who regularly search for player statistics, this game offers a useful framework.

Do not start with points alone.

Instead, examine the following sequence:

1. Points and shooting efficiency: Determine who scored and how many attempts were required.
2. Three-point shooting: Compare both volume and accuracy.
3. Free throws: Check whether a team gained meaningful scoring from the line.
4. Rebounding: Look at both total and offensive rebounds.
5. Assists: Identify how effectively scoring was distributed.
6. Turnovers: Compare mistakes with steals created.
7. Plus/minus: Use it as context rather than a standalone evaluation.
8. Minutes: Consider how much opportunity each player received.
9. Quarter splits: Determine when the game actually changed.
10. Lineup context: Consider whether production came from starters, bench players, or both.

This method produces a much more accurate picture than simply searching for the top scorer.

Why the Final Score Alone Does Not Tell the Whole Story

A 124-105 result looks like a straightforward 19-point victory.

The underlying numbers show something more specific.

Memphis was more efficient from the field, more accurate from three, more effective at creating turnovers, better at converting those turnovers into transition opportunities, and more balanced in scoring.

Dallas actually had advantages in total rebounds, offensive rebounds, and made free throws.

That combination tells us the game was not a complete statistical mismatch.

Instead, Memphis dominated the categories that created the largest scoring swings.

The Grizzlies’ advantage in shooting and turnovers outweighed Dallas’ rebounding and free-throw advantages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was the top scorer in the Memphis vs Dallas game?

Cam Spencer led all scorers with 25 points for Memphis. He came off the bench and shot 9-of-16 from the field, including 4-of-9 from three.

Who led Dallas in scoring?

Brandon Williams led Dallas with 16 points. He also recorded eight rebounds and four assists.

Who had the most rebounds?

Olivier-Maxence Prosper led Memphis with 10 rebounds, while Dwight Powell led Dallas with 11 rebounds.

Which team shot better?

Memphis shot 50.5% from the field, compared with 42.0% for Dallas. Memphis also shot 37.5% from three, compared with Dallas’ 28.1%.

How many turnovers did each team have?

Memphis committed 11 turnovers, while Dallas committed 20. Memphis also recorded 13 steals compared with four for Dallas.

What was the final score?

Memphis defeated Dallas 124-105 at American Airlines Center. The official NBA record identifies the Dallas-local game date as February 27, 2026. (NBA.com)

Conclusion

The dallas mavericks vs memphis grizzlies match player stats provide a clear example of how a game can be decided by several connected advantages rather than one individual performance.

Cam Spencer’s 25 points were the headline scoring contribution, while Olivier-Maxence Prosper added 16 points and 10 rebounds. Scotty Pippen Jr. supplied 15 points and three steals, and Memphis received useful scoring and playmaking throughout its rotation.

Dallas had strong individual efficiency from Daniel Gafford, who scored 14 points on 7-of-8 shooting, and Dwight Powell, who recorded 13 points and 11 rebounds. Brandon Williams led the Mavericks with 16 points and eight rebounds.

The team comparison is even more revealing. Memphis shot 50.5% from the field and 37.5% from three, compared with 42.0% and 28.1% for Dallas. Memphis committed nine fewer turnovers and turned its defensive pressure into a 32-9 fast-break scoring advantage. Dallas won the rebounding battle, but that advantage was not enough to offset the shooting and possession differences.

The game was effectively shaped in the first three quarters. Memphis led 34-20 after one, 64-44 at halftime, and 101-70 after three. Dallas responded with a 35-point fourth quarter, but Memphis had already established too large a margin.

The official NBA record also matters when using historical statistics. The game is listed locally in Dallas as February 27, 2026, and the season-series record after this game was 2-1 in Memphis’ favor, rather than 3-0. (NBA.com)

For readers studying basketball statistics, the main lesson is straightforward: points identify the headline, but efficiency, turnovers, transition scoring, shot distribution, rebounding, and quarter-by-quarter performance explain the result.