The Memphis Grizzlies rallied back from a 25-point deficit to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 90-84. Memphis matches their win over Portland on March 25, 2002 for the team's largest comeback in franchise history.
After being outscored 38-19 in the first quarter and facing a 25-point deficit before halftime, the Grizzlies outscored the Mavs 71-46 in the final three quarters.
Trailing 51-26 with 5:25 to go in the second, Memphis rallied to go on a 36-4 run between the second and third quarter, including a 20-0 run to open the third.
The Grizzlies were led by impressive performances from their front court of Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph. Gasol added 21 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, recording his 12th double-double of the season. Randolph recorded 22 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, recording his fifth consecutive double-double.
The win is the eighth straight for the Grizzlies, who find themselves sitting forth in the Western Conference. Memphis trails San Antonio by 5.5 games for the best record in the Southwest division and the Western Conference.
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