Takeaways from loss to Grizzlies: Transition defense and rebounding must be better

MEMPHIS – With four starters sitting out, the Dallas Mavericks were mere shells of their former selves during Sunday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
With no Dereck Lively II, Anthony Davis, P. J. Washington or Klay Thompson to help jump-start the offense and defense, the Mavs struggled mightily in losing to the Grizzlies, 132-97, at FedEx Forum. Meanwhile, Memphis outscored the Mavs in fast break points (36-14), in second-chance points (17-16), in points in the paint (68-62), a