Mavs dominate Grizzlies; sweep series

05.1.2006

Memphis, TN (Basketball News) - Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points, and Dallas dominated the Memphis Grizzlies, 102-76, to complete a four-game sweep of their Western Conference quarterfinal series.

Josh Howard added 24 points and nine rebounds for the fourth-seeded Mavericks, who will face either top-seeded San Antonio or No. 8 seed Sacramento in the Western Conference semifinals. The series between the Spurs and Kings is even after four games.

Jerry Stackhouse had 19 points in a reserve role, as Dallas beat the Grizzlies for the 12th time in the last 13 encounters, including the playoffs.

The Grizzlies fell to 0-12 all-time in playoff games. They were swept in the first round by the Spurs in 2004 and were beaten in four straight by Phoenix last year.

Pau Gasol scored 25 points for Memphis, which lost three games in the series by double digits. The Grizzlies fell 94-89 in overtime in Game 3 on Saturday.

DAL MEM

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