Mavericks Fall to Grizzlies 119-104 Without Doncic and Irving

The Dallas Mavericks, playing without star players Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, suffered a 119-104 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night at FedExForum. Klay Thompson, in his first season with the Mavericks, scored 15 points but struggled with his shooting, going 5-for-16 from the field and 3-for-8 from three-point range in 27 minutes.

The Mavericks, now 20-16, are in the midst of a five-game losing streak and sit as the sixth seed in the Western Conference. Thompson, who spent 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors before joining Dallas, has faced criticism from fans for his recent performances. Social media reactions ranged from disappointment to nostalgia, with one fan tweeting, ‘I really want Klay Thompson to workout here in Dallas, but I’m really starting to believe that he’s just not that good anymore.’

Despite the loss, Thompson contributed four rebounds, three assists, and one block. However, his struggles were evident in the second quarter, where the Grizzlies capitalized on Dallas’s offensive woes to build a significant lead. ‘Klay Thompson being a shell of his former self is the biggest reason for that turnaround in the 2nd quarter,’ tweeted another fan.

The Mavericks will look to bounce back on Tuesday night when they host Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The game marks a critical opportunity for Dallas to end their losing streak and regain momentum in the Western Conference standings.

Thompson’s transition to the Mavericks has been closely watched, with many fans still adjusting to seeing him in a Dallas uniform. ‘Still weird seeing Klay in a Dallas uniform,’ one fan noted. As the season progresses, the Mavericks will need Thompson to rediscover his shooting form to support Doncic and Irving upon their return.