How many points did Klay Thompson score tonight against Memphis Grizzlies? (April 19)

Klay Thompson's maiden stint with the Dallas Mavericks ended with a whimper. The 4x NBA champion's 18-point outing wasn't enough for the team to get past the Memphis Grizzlies for the 8th seed battle at the FedEx Forum on Friday.

Thompson, taking over shooting guard duties, shot from the deep. He also recorded three rebounds and three assists. Earlier, he had eight points as Dallas trailed Memphis 66-49 at halftime.

The Grizzlies played with pace and a fired-up offense early in the game to put the pressure on Dallas. The 4x NBA champion came into the game averaging 14.0 points on 41.2% shooting from the field and 39.1% from the 3-point line, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists from 72 games.

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Former Mavs star heaps praise on Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving

Quentin Grimes was one of the Mavericks stars who watched Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving play up close. Speaking on 'The Young Man and the Three', Grimes explained how he added more to his game by watching and playing with the duo.

“Just watching those guys every single day, Kyrie was just like, every time we step on the court, it was like purposeful. He came in with a purpose. Klay was like the same way—good game or bad game—he was the same routine every single day, shooting with him and stuff like that.”

Grimes was later traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. As for Irving, he missed out the season after tearing his ACL. Thompson was a regular feature, and while they missed out on a playoff berth this season, a healthy roster with Anthony Davis at the helm makes them legitimate contenders for a title next season.