Marcus Smart, Grizzlies battle Mavs in clash of surging clubs

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Marcus Smart is not used to coming off the bench.

The 11-year veteran had spent the majority of his previous six seasons as a starter, and he held that role for the Memphis Grizzlies early in the current campaign before an illness sidelined him for four games.

But since returning as a reserve,Smart has emerged as a spark plug for Memphis. He'll be in the same role when the Grizz