3 key stats from the Mavericks’ 96-88 Summer League win over Grizzlies
Key Points:
- The Summer Mavericks overcame an early deficit to defeat the Summer Grizzlies 96-88 in their third NBA Summer League game, with rookie Sergio de Larrea contributing a double-double of 16 points and 12 assists.
- Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu sparked a pivotal 20-4 run for the Mavericks with four alley-oop finishes and a key block, finishing with 16 points and four rebounds.
- Darin Green Jr. and Jaden Springer combined for perfect first-half three-point shooting, with Green leading the Mavericks with 18 points and five rebounds.
- Sergio de Larrea showed significant playmaking improvement by delivering 12 assists against only three turnovers and hitting crucial late-game shots to secure the Mavericks' lead.
- The Mavericks were without Morez Johnson Jr. due to calf soreness and Ryan Nembhard due to illness, while Cam Boozer led the Grizzlies with 21 points and eight rebounds.