Mavericks' Playoff Elimination Sparks Reflection from Kidd, Thompson

The Dallas Mavericks' 2024–25 season ended with a 120-106 Play-In Tournament loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, marking a disappointing finish after a tumultuous year. The team struggled with a series of injuries to key players, including Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, and others, and their season was further disrupted by a controversial midseason trade sending Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Davis. Despite these setbacks, both head coach Jason Kidd and new addition Klay Thompson praised the team's perseverance and effort, with Kidd calling it an 'incredible season' given the adversity faced. Thompson echoed this sentiment, describing the campaign as 'tumultuous' but expressing pride in the team's ability to remain competitive and reach the Play-In. The Mavericks finished with a 42–40 record, falling short of the playoffs but maintaining optimism for building chemistry and improvement in the next season. The loss underscored the challenges of major roster changes and persistent injuries, but the organization remains hopeful about its future.