How many points did Yuki Kawamura score today? Grizzlies vs Mavericks box score
Sunday was a big opportunity for Yuki Kawamura, and he took advantage of it.
The Memphis Grizzlies rested most of their key players for the final game of the regular season on April 13, and that meant a significant role for the Japanese phenom. He got the loudest cheer of any Grizzlies player and dazzled with a highlight-reel assist in the second quarter, throwing a no-look pass backward over his head to a streaking Marvin Bagley III for an easy basket.
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Kawamura set career highs in points (12), assists (five) and rebounds (five) as the Grizzlies cruised to a 132-97 win.
The Grizzlies knew pregame that they were headed to the play-in tournament, so they chose to rest seven players. That included Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr.
Though he's barely played, Kawamura has been a fan favorite all season and has drawn "we want Yuki" chants in blowout games. He's on a two-way contract and was effective when he played for the Memphis Hustle of the G League.
Yuki Kawamura stats vs. Mavericks
Minutes: 28:05
Points: 12
FG: 3-for-8
3PT: 3-for-7
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FT: 3-for-3
Rebounds: 5
Assists: 5
Steals: 1
Blocks: 0
Turnovers: 1
Fouls: 1
Reach sports writer Jonah Dylan at jonah.dylan@commercialappeal.com or on X @thejonahdylan.
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