Ja Morant’s explosive one-handed putback dunk in the first quarter punctuated an explosive start by the Grizzlies, but Anthony Davis’ valiant attempt to play through pain throughout the fourth quarter was the lasting image of the Mavericks’ final game of the 2024-25 season.

Anthony Davis (left adductor strain) and Brandon Williams (oblique strain) entered the day as probable to play, but would they end up playing in a do-or-die situation? READ MORE: NBA insider reports on Ja Morant's chances of playing in Mavericks-Grizzlies The Mavericks announced before the game that both Davis and Williams would be available.

The Dallas Mavericks saw their season come to an end on Friday, losing to the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA play-in tournament's final game despite a strong performance from a hobbled Anthony Davis.