Mavericks Fall in Play-In to Grizzlies, Face Rebuild After Luka Doncic Trade Fallout

Dallas Mavericks Fall to Grizzlies in Play-In, Face Offseason Rebuild After Luka Doncic Trade

 

April 18, 2025 | Dallas, TX – The Dallas Mavericks’ 2024-25 season ended with a 124-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA Play-In Tournament, missing the Western Conference’s No. 8 seed. Anthony Davis led with 32 points and 14 rebounds, but the shorthanded Mavericks—without Kyrie Irving (ACL injury)—couldn’t stop a red-hot Grizzlies squad.

 

The controversial Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers for Davis continues to spark debate, with fans on X slamming GM Nico Harrison’s “no regrets” stance. Despite a $100 million loss and fan chants of “Fire Nico,” hope remains with Davis’ dominance and Irving’s expected January 2026 return. The Mavericks now eye a critical offseason to rebuild around their core.

 

Keywords: Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic trade, Anthony Davis, NBA Play-In, Kyrie Irving injury