Dallas Mavericks fans erupted online after the team’s nightmare first half against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, with social feeds full of clips, hot takes, and frustrated reaction GIFs as Dallas trailed 74-51 at intermission.

The scoreboard told the story. Grizzlies throttled the Mavericks with aggressive defense and efficient scoring, forcing turnovers and converting transition chances that left Dallas chasing the game early. The halftime hole, a 23-point deficit, amplified fan frustration after a rough start to the season.

Rookie Cooper Flagg showed flashes amid the chaos, tallying 10 points, two rebounds, and two assists in 16 first-half minutes, per the ESPN Box Score. Still, his production couldn’t paper over the team’s broader offensive issues, which have included poor

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