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Grizzlies rise to 3-1, Mavericks stumble early — Southwest Division roundup
The Grizzlies cruised past the Hornets while the Mavericks took a heavy loss to the Hawks, reshaping the early picture in the Southwest Division.
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In the Southwest Division, the last 24 hours underlined two very different early-season stories: the Memphis Grizzlies kept stacking wins, while the Dallas Mavericks continued to search for traction. Around them, national coverage zeroed in on the San Antonio Spurs’ place in the Western hierarchy, as a handful of minor moves quietly shaped training-camp depth charts.
Grizzlies rolling, Mavericks take a big hit
The Memphis Grizzlies handled their business against the Charlotte Hornets, cruising to a 117-98 win. That result pushes Memphis to 3-1 in the Southwest Division, putting them among the early pace-setters in the group after an encouraging opening stretch.
It was a rougher night for the Dallas Mavericks, who fell 135-111 to the Atlanta Hawks. Dallas drops to 1-3 in the Southwest, an uneven start that doesn’t match the franchise’s usual expectations. The wide margin in the loss adds to the sense that the Mavericks face an uphill climb early in the schedule if they want to keep pace in a crowded division race.
Spurs in the spotlight, quiet depth moves around the division
Even without taking the floor, the San Antonio Spurs were front and center in league-wide discussion. According to CBS Sports, the Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder occupy a tier of their own heading into the 2026-27 Western Conference race, with a significant gap projected between them and the rest of the pack. CBS Sports also points to unresolved questions about San Antonio’s starting lineup, including whether a three-guard look could be in play.
In the standings, San Antonio currently sits at 2-3 in the Southwest, a record that contrasts with the lofty projections about their long-term upside.
On the transaction front, Hoops Rumors notes a round of minor moves around the league involving, among others, the Houston Rockets, New Orleans Pelicans, San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks. Framed as depth and end-of-roster adjustments alongside other clubs, these tweaks reflect the final weeks of camp, with teams cycling through non-guaranteed deals and fine-tuning their benches before the regular season tips off.
Pelicans and Rockets well positioned early
The New Orleans Pelicans and Houston Rockets were idle, but remain in good shape after solid starts. New Orleans sits at 3-1, matching Memphis at the top of the Southwest Division, while Houston is close behind at 2-1. With Dallas digging out of a 1-3 hole and San Antonio trying to turn expectations into wins, the Southwest already looks like one of the tighter races on the Western side.