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Mavericks whip Grizzlies behind Noel’s first double-double with Dallas

Nerlens Noel may have been late for the team plane three days ago, but he was right on time Friday night at American Airlines Center.

Noel scored 15 points, collected a career-high-tying 17 rebounds and blocked two shots as the Mavs won a physical contest against the Memphis Grizzlies 104-100. The victory was the fifth against two losses for the Mavs (25-36) against the top eight teams — four in each conference — since the start of this year.

The final outcome also showed what type of player Noel can become once he’s dialed in. It was just the second double-double of the season for Noel, who picked up 16 points and 13 rebounds during a Jan.