Outscored 68-41 in the second half of Monday’s matchup, the Mavericks failed to put together four strong quarters against the reigning titleholders while falling to a 133-103 defeat. The Mavs will now go in search of their first win Wednesday night against the Southwest Division rival Memphis Grizzlies to begin a home-and-home series that concludes Thursday on the road. And with 100 percent of single-game ticket proceeds from Wednesday’s game being sent to help hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico, the Mavs will try to play inspired basketball in front of their hometown fans.
“You know, everyone from the Dallas Mavericks family, [team owner Mark Cuban], the coaches and my teammates have been amazing,” Puerto Rico native and veteran point guard J.