Mavericks secure victory in Summer League matchup
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 96-88 in a 2026 NBA Summer League game held in Las Vegas on Monday. A significant portion of the Mavericks’ scoring came from their bench players, who contributed 51 of the team’s 96 points.
The game saw multiple ties, with the score even on eight occasions. Despite the Grizzlies’ efforts to close the gap, particularly after the Mavericks held a three-point lead entering the fourth quarter, Dallas prevented Memphis from mounting a comeback.
Leading the scoring for the Mavericks was Darin Green Jr., who came off the bench to score 18 points. He also recorded five assists, three rebounds, and two steals. Other notable bench performances included Jaden Springer with 17 points and Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu, who contributed 16 points while shooting 7-for-8 from the floor.
Key contributions from Mavericks’ starters and Grizzlies’ top picks
The Mavericks’ starting unit also saw strong performances, particularly from Sergio De Larrea, a first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. De Larrea delivered a double-double with 16 points and 12 assists, showcasing his playmaking abilities as the team’s primary ballhandler. He also added four turnovers during the game. At 6’5″, De Larrea’s size is noted as beneficial for a guard, allowing him to see over defenders and utilize his ball-handling skills. He was the 25th overall selection in the draft and has prior experience playing for Valencia in the Liga ACB in Europe for the past four seasons.
Another starter, Jorge Diaz-Graham, also achieved a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. The Mavericks collectively shot 50.8% from the floor and 46.2% from three-point range during the game.
For the Memphis Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, led all players in scoring with 21 points. Boozer also contributed eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Cedric Coward, the 2025 No. 11 overall pick, added 17 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists. Olivier-Maxence Prosper also scored 18 points and grabbed five boards for Memphis.
The Grizzlies struggled with their shooting efficiency, finishing the game with 37.2% from the floor and 28.6% from three-point range. No other Memphis player reached double-digit scoring.
Upcoming Summer League schedule
The Dallas Mavericks are scheduled to play their next Summer League game against the Thunder at Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies will play on a back-to-back, facing the Golden State Warriors at the Pavilion on Tuesday.
The performance of young players like De Larrea in the Summer League is often seen as an early indicator of their potential. De Larrea, who is 20 years old, is considered an important prospect for the Mavericks, especially given the team’s need for playmaking around Cooper Flagg and in the context of Kyrie Irving’s injury.
The Mavericks’ win over the Grizzlies highlighted the depth of their bench and the promising play of their recent draft picks. The Grizzlies, despite strong individual performances from their top selections, will look to improve their team shooting in their upcoming game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday.
Source: nba.com