Roster Rundown
Memphis Grizzlies are rolling into this game with a formidable lineup, headlined by Ja Morant, who’s been lighting up the court with an average of 26.5 points per game. His dynamic style is complemented by Jaren Jackson Jr., averaging 15.3 points and 6.8 rebounds, providing solid defense at the rim. Desmond Bane has been a sharpshooter, sinking those threes at a 41% clip, while Marcus Smart, known for his defensive prowess, averages 1.7 steals per game, serving as the defensive backbone. However, they’ll miss Brandon Clarke and Luke Kennard, both sidelined—Clarke with an Achilles injury and Kennard nursing a shoulder issue.
Dallas Mavericks have their own star power, starting with Luka Doncic, who’s averaging a whopping 32.4 points and 8.8 assists per game, making him a constant threat. Kyrie Irving backs him up with his dazzling ball-handling skills, chipping in 24.9 points. Daniel Gafford has been a force in the paint, his 7.3 rebounds per game providing second-chance opportunities. Meanwhile, Klay Thompson, although not in his prime, remains a threat from beyond the arc with a 38% three-point shooting. The Mavs will be without Dwight Powell, who’s out with a knee injury, and Maximilian Kleber, dealing with back spasms.
Head-to-Head
This rivalry has been tightly contested, with both teams nearly splitting their past encounters. They've tangoed 53 times, with the Mavericks slightly edging out with 27 wins to the Grizzlies' 26. Their last battle saw
Memphis Grizzlies taking it 3-2 on April 13, 2025. These matchups never fail to deliver a nail-biter, and with both teams so evenly matched historically, we’re in for another thrill.
Recent Form
Memphis Grizzlies are coming off a mixed bag of results. They’ve taken three of their last five, including wins against Miami Heat (108:110), Detroit Pistons (103:109), and Charlotte Hornets (100:124). However, they faltered against Minnesota Timberwolves (125:141) and Denver Nuggets (117:109).
Dallas Mavericks haven’t had the smoothest ride lately, dropping three of their last five. They managed a couple of wins against Atlanta Hawks (120:118) and Toronto Raptors (124:102), but stumbled against Los Angeles Clippers twice (135:104 and 114:91) and Los Angeles Lakers (97:112).
Wrap-Up
Both teams come into this game with something to prove. Memphis, with their recent ups and downs, is looking to steady their ship. Dallas, on the other hand, is eager to shake off a disappointing streak. With both teams having key players out, it’s all about who can adapt better. Memphis will lean heavily on Morant's explosiveness, while Dallas looks to Doncic to orchestrate their offense.
Summary
Given the recent form and the historical edge,
Dallas Mavericks might just have a slight upper hand, but it's by no means a sure thing. The Grizzlies have shown they can pull it together when needed, and with Morant in the mix, anything can happen. Don’t be surprised if this one goes down to the wire—these two teams have a knack for delivering drama.
Match Odds Memphis Grizzlies – Dallas Mavericks
Leon's odds are - on Memphis Grizzlies winning at own stadium.
At this moment our odds are equal to - on Dallas Mavericks visiting team's winning.
