Dallas Seeks Victory Over Memphis to End Home Losing Streak

The Dallas Mavericks are aiming to break a six-game home losing streak as they prepare to face the Memphis Grizzlies. This matchup is set for Friday at 8:30 p.m. EST, with the Mavericks looking to secure a much-needed victory. Currently, both teams are struggling in the Western Conference, with the Mavericks at 21-37 and the Grizzlies at 21-36.

Current Status and Matchup History

The Mavericks rank 12th in the Western Conference, while the Grizzlies sit just above at 11th. The previous encounter between these two teams took place on November 23, where the Grizzlies prevailed with a score of 102-96. This upcoming game marks their third meeting this season.

Key Statistics

• Mavericks: 25.1 assists per game, 10.7 made 3-pointers.
• Grizzlies: Allow 118.1 points per game, averaging 13.5 made 3-pointers.

The Mavericks have struggled against Southwest Division opponents with a record of 3-9. Conversely, the Grizzlies are slightly better at 5-6 against the same division.

Top Performers

Cooper Flagg leads the Mavericks with an average of 20.4 points and a shooting percentage of 48.2%. Klay Thompson has also been impactful, averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over his last 10 games. For the Grizzlies, Cam Spencer contributes 11.2 points and 5.6 assists, while GG Jackson averages 17 points and 6.2 rebounds in recent games.

Recent Performance

• Mavericks (Last 10 Games): 2-8 record, 115.9 points per game, 42.5 rebounds.
• Grizzlies (Last 10 Games): 3-7 record, 119.4 points per game, 37.9 rebounds.

The Mavericks’ recent offensive output has averaged 115.9 points, while opponents have scored significantly higher, averaging 123.4 points. On the other hand, the Grizzlies have averaged 119.4 points in their last ten games.

Injury Report

Both teams are dealing with injuries as they approach this critical matchup:

• Mavericks:
  • Daniel Gafford: day to day (ankle)
  • Dereck Lively II: out for season (foot)
  • Kyrie Irving: out for season (knee)
  • Cooper Flagg: day to day (foot)
  • P.J. Washington: day to day (ankle)
• Grizzlies:
  • Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: out for season (finger)
  • Ja Morant: out (elbow)
  • Zach Edey: out (ankle)
  • Cedric Coward: day to day (knee)
  • Santi Aldama: day to day (knee)
  • Brandon Clarke: out (calf)

As both teams gear up for this Friday night showdown, the Mavericks desperately seek victory to end their home losing streak and turn their season around.