Memphis Grizzlies aim to halt a five-game road losing streak as they face the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, at 8:30 p.m. EST. Both teams struggle, with Memphis holding a record of 5-11, placing them 11th in the Western Conference, while Dallas is at 5-12, in 12th place.
Grizzlies vs. Mavericks: Key Matchup Details
This is the second clash between the Grizzlies and Mavericks this season. In their first encounter on November 8, Memphis secured a 118-104 victory. Ja Morant led Memphis with 21 points, while Max Christie contributed 18 points for Dallas.
Current Team Statistics
- Memphis Grizzlies:
- Averages 112.8 points per game.
- Allows 116.8 points per game.
- Ranks seventh in the West with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game, led by Zach Edey with 3.0.
- Dallas Mavericks:
- Averages 110.8 points per game.
- Allows 117.8 points per game.
- Struggles with a 1-4 division record and 2-3 in one-possession games.
Player Highlights
- Cooper Flagg (Mavericks): 16.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists average.
- P.J. Washington (Mavericks): 24.0 points average over the last 10 games.
- Cedric Coward (Grizzlies): 14.6 points and 6.3 rebounds.
- Santi Aldama (Grizzlies): 5.0 made three-pointers over the last 10 games.
Recent Performance
| Team | Last 10 Games | Average Points |
|---|---|---|
| Mavericks | 3-7 | 113.2 |
| Grizzlies | 2-8 | 109.0 |
Injury Updates
Injuries continue to impact both squads:
- Mavericks:
- Kyrie Irving: Out (knee)
- Dante Exum: Out for season (knee)
- Anthony Davis: Out (calf)
- Ryan Nembhard: Out (knee)
- D’Angelo Russell: Day to day (illness)
- Grizzlies:
- Jaren Jackson Jr.: Day to day (ankle)
- Scotty Pippen Jr.: Out (toe)
- Javon Small: Out (toe)
- Ja Morant: Out (calf)
- Brandon Clarke: Out (knee)
- Ty Jerome: Out (calf)
As both teams meet again this weekend, Memphis seeks to break their losing streak, while Dallas aims to improve its performance amidst injury challenges. The matchup promises to be an intense battle as both sides strive for a much-needed victory.
