11-09-2016, 05:09 PM
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Grizzlies outduel the Mavericks
November 12, 2016 | by NBA News
MEMPHIS — In a tightly contested battle, it was former Maverick, Chandler Parsons, who had the last laugh as his Grizzlies' side escaped with a 97-91 victory over Dallas.
The Mavericks, who were crushed by the Timberwolves at home, welcomed back two of their starters, Dirk Nowitzki and Deron Williams. It was some much needed relief as Nowitzki poured in a double-double, with 23 points and 11 rebounds, whilst Williams dished out 7 of the team's 21 total assists; something that was severely lacking for the Mavericks in their opening game.
But it was all just too much for the Mavs to handle as Marc Gasol bullied his way to a monster line with 18 points, 16 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks. He also contributed two vital putbacks down the stretch that sealed the game with the clock winding down. Zach Randolph, whom Grizzlies coach, David Fizdale, recently appointed as the newly sixth man after being the starter of the team for the past seven seasons, did not miss a beat, finishing with 17 points as well as making a huge three with 55 seconds left in the game that gave the Grizzlies a commanding 5 point lead.
"I feel like I can be a starter, of course, and carry a team like I did last year," Randolph said. "But I'm being positive and staying ready. If Coach wants me to play 10 minutes, I'll come in and play the hardest 10 minutes." It seems Randolph is really embracing the change as Memphis will continue looking for him to bring some scoring punch in the second-unit.
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