The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 108-94, at American Airlines Center on Friday night.

The Grizzlies (5-13) got a boost to their prospects even before taking the floor when it was announced Luka Doncic would miss the game for the Mavericks (11-7) due to the birth of his daughter. Memphis appeared buoyed right from the start, establishing an eight-point lead through one that they'd extended to 15 by halftime. Dallas managed to play its best quarter during the third period and lopped eight points from its deficit in the process, but the visitors outscored their hosts by a 29-22 margin in the final 12 minutes for the comfortable win.

Desmond Bane led the Grizzlies with 30 points, complementing them with five assists, four rebounds, two blocks and one steal. Jaylen Nowell furnished 19 points, four boards, one assist and one steal. Santi Aldama supplied 17 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block. Vince Williams Jr. registered 15 points, nine boards, three assists and two blocks.

Grant Williams and Derrick Jones Jr. paced the Mavericks with matching 16-point, one-steal efforts while recording eight and four rebounds, respectively. Seth Curry netted 12 points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal. Kyrie Irving contributed just 10 points (3-15 FG), five rebounds and five assists in Doncic's absence. Josh Green matched Irving's scoring and assists while also posting two rebounds and three steals.

The Grizzlies visit the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night, while the Mavericks remain home and face the OKC Thunder on Saturday night as well.