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DALLAS (AP) — Dennis Smith Jr. took a major step forward in his fourth career game.
The 19-year-old point guard had 19 points and five assists to lead the Dallas Mavericks to their first win of the season, 103-94 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
“I’ve been waiting for this,” Smith said. “I got tired of losing.”
Smith was at his best in the second half, with 14 points and four assists, as Dallas snapped a four-game losing streak.
“Well, Smith’s pretty clearly a gamer. He is unafraid,” Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. “Tonight was the biggest amount of responsibility that we have put on him.”
Grizzlies guard Mike Conley, who went head-to-head with Smith, was also impressed by the rookie.
“I love his game. I watched a lot of film on him. He plays with a great pace, very patient,” Conley said. “He’s going to be something special in the league and they’ve got a good one. It’s fun…
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