Game 59: Dallas Mavericks (21-37) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (21-36) | 7:30pm CST

[michaeltex]

Memphis really did us a solid. That was truly a must-lose game against them, and now we’ve got a little cushion again in the Tankathon standings.

Realistically, we might still be able to catch the Pelicans, since they actually seem to be trying to win. But it’s going to be tough to out-tank the Utah Jazz - they’re blatantly tanking at this point.

At least over this four-game stretch we managed to split it. Four must-lose games - getting more than that probably wasn’t realistic anyway.

Still, it’s honestly weird watching a game and actively hoping your own team loses, and getting annoyed when they score. I just hope this whole thing is over soon.

This is two years in a row MEM has helped the Mav's draft chances by winning. They assured the DAL spot with a play-in victory last spring, then went on to lose 0-4 in their first round series.

Maybe we need to send over a gift basket?