T he Dallas Mavericks fell in their preseason opener 121-116 to the Memphis Grizzlies, which was a good showing for Dallas despite not playing four of their projected starters and

The Mavericks didn’t have the luxury of playing with four of their five projected starters in Monday’s preseason opening 121-116 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, but the exhibition game served as an opportunity for others to get extended minutes.