De Larrea Leads Mavericks Past Grizzlies

Sergio De Larrea leads Mavericks past Grizzlies with double-double

Sergio De Larrea’s Playmaking Performance

Selected 25th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, 20-year-old Sergio De Larrea stole the show by recording a double-double with 16 points and 12 assists. De Larrea, who stands 6’5″, took over as the Mavericks’ primary ballhandler and playmaker. Although he committed four turnovers, his ability to see over defenders and his feel for the ball put teammates in positions to succeed throughout the contest. De Larrea’s professional experience, which includes four seasons with Valencia of the Liga ACB in Europe, appeared to aid his readiness as he asserted himself in the win.

Mavericks reserves outscore Grizzlies bench to secure 96-88 win

Bench Scoring and Roster Contributions

The Mavericks’ bench proved to be the difference-maker, accounting for 51 of the team’s 96 total points. Darin Green Jr. provided a spark off the bench with a team-leading 18 points, five assists, three rebounds, and two steals. Green Jr. was particularly efficient, connecting on his first four shots of the game, including his first three attempts from 3-point range. His third 3-pointer, set up by a drive-and-dish find from Jaden Springer, put the Mavericks ahead 43-31 with 3:43 left in the second quarter.

Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu, inserted by coach Joe Boylan to counter the Grizzlies’ early momentum, finished with 16 points and four rebounds while shooting 7-for-8 from the floor. Akobundu-Ehiogu ignited a 20-4 run for Dallas by filling running lanes in transition and scoring his first three buckets on the fast break in rapid succession. The Nigerian-born player, who currently plays for Manresa in Spain’s La Liga, also demonstrated his athleticism with four alley-oop finishes, the last of which extended the Dallas lead to 77-72 in the fourth quarter. Jaden Springer, a Tennessee product and unrestricted free agent who played for the Birmingham Squadron last season, also contributed 17 points to the effort.

Cameron Boozer and Cedric Coward pace Memphis scoring despite loss

Grizzlies Performance and Context

Despite the loss, the Memphis Grizzlies (1-1) received a game-high 21 points from Cameron Boozer, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Boozer also added eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Cedric Coward, the 2025 No. 11 overall pick, recorded a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while former Maverick Olivier-Maxence Prosper added 18 points and five boards. The Grizzlies struggled to find consistent rhythm, shooting 37.2% from the floor and 28.6% from 3-point range. The game was tied eight times, but Dallas prevented Memphis from mounting a successful fourth-quarter comeback.

Injury Updates and Roster Status

The Mavericks played the contest with a depleted roster. Morez Johnson Jr. missed the game with calf soreness and is likely done for the remainder of the Summer League. Additionally, Ryan Nembhard was sidelined for the matchup against the Grizzlies due to an illness.

Schedule and Next Steps

The Mavericks (1-2) will play their fourth and final Summer League game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday at 4 p.m. ET, with the game broadcast on Prime Video. The Grizzlies face a quicker turnaround, playing on a back-to-back against the Golden State Warriors at the Pavilion on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET, with the game airing on ESPN.

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