Chapter 147: Desperate Situation

The first half ended, with the Mavericks leading the Grizzlies 55 to 48.

Nowitzki alone scored 21 points in the first half, hitting 8 of 9 shots and making all 5 of his free throws, missing only one shot.

Hansen also notched 18 points in the first half, especially in the latter part of the first and second quarters, where his shoot-out with Nowitzki helped the team to keep the score close.

It could be said that without his performance, the Grizzlies would have already crumbled under Nowitzki's godlike play by halftime.

As the second half kicked off, Hansen immediately penetrated the inside line, drawing a foul from Nowitzki and heading to the free throw line.

They were behind in the score, and he now had to focus on attacking the inside to ensure points.

However, turning back, Nowitzki's post-up play attracted a double team and he passed the ball out to Jide at the arc, who then passed to Marion in the corner, and the latter's three-pointer was swift and decisive.