The Dallas Mavericks played their first preseason game of the year Monday night in a 121-116 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. They kept that game close despite being without four starters, including stars Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving,

Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving are among the Dallas Mavericks who will not play in the team’s preseason opener on Monday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Thompson and Irving are out for “rest,” as teams are often cautious about stars’ playing time in the preseason.