Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic has experienced the second-guessing twice now this season, the latest coming at the end of Wednesday's 110-108 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. With the clock ticking down, Doncic made a terrific move to free himself from his defender and stepped back for what appeared would be an open 3-point attempt.

But Doncic didn't shoot. Instead he whipped a pass to his left to rookie teammate Jalen Brunson.

As Doncic winds down a remarkably successful first NBA season in which he is likely to win the league's Rookie of the Year award, he said his decision to pass to the open Brunson is not even debatable as a play.

"For me, it's not questionable," Doncic told reporters after the game. "I trusted him. The whole team trusted him. It was a great shot. Sometimes it's not going to go in. Not always you're going to make it, so next time he'll make it for sure."
Since the start of March, Doncic is 25 of 110 from long range, a 22.7-percent clip. Seems to be slumping late in the season with his shot.
Next time could be Friday night when the Memphis Grizzlies come to Dallas in a matchup of teams with identical 31-47 records and long eliminated from the playoffs. The Under is 2-0 between them this season, and 5-0-1 in their last six meetings. Both play solid defense but Memphis is better.

From what I am reading the Mavericks are tanking for draft picks and Memphis wants to get the win for a draft pick they traded away. IF the Mavs are one of the 5 worst teams they keep their draft pick and maximize their chances.

I like Memphis with their depth tonight plus the points are they are 2-0 vs Dallas with 2 blowouts this season and the Griz get them again at home on Sunday.