Thursday Night Wins in the West: Mavericks, Grizzlies, Warriors

On Thursday night, the Dallas Mavericks now lead the first-round playoff series, 2-1, after their 126-118 defeat over the Utah Jazz. Jalen Brunson, despite having a bruised back, scored a solid 31 points for the Mavericks.

The Memphis Grizzlies had a comeback after a 26-point deficit against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ultimately winning the match 104-95. The Grizzlies now lead 2-1 in the series.

Finally, in an exciting matchup, the Golden State Warriors maintained their series lead with their defeat over the Denver Nuggets, 118-113. The Warriors are now 3-0 in the series.

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