Just when it appeared as though the Dallas Mavericks’ hopes to advance to the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup were gone, they were well and alive. After trailing by eight points with a little over three minutes left,

With a mostly healthy lineup again, the Mavericks started Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson (who was on a minute restriction), PJ Washington, and Dereck Lively II. Memphis started Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Jaylen Wells, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Brandon Clarke. READ MORE: Dallas Mavericks Nearly Traded For NBA Champion, Recent Report Re-Affirms