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The Dallas Mavericks will square off against the in-form Memphis Grizzlies at the FedEx Forum Arena on Friday. The teams have met twice so far this season, winning one game apiece.
The Mavericks come into the game after suffering a blowout 108-85 loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Luka Doncic was their top scorer, with 21 points on 34.8% shooting from the field.
The loss broke the Mavs' six-game winning streak. They will go into the game on Friday with hopes of getting back to winning ways and making a push for a top-four spot in the West.
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However, the Grizzlies are on fire at the moment. The young team recorded their 11th consecutive win (116-108) against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday.
However, the Grizzlies are at a slight disadvantage. Their game against the Mavs comes less than a day after their win against the Wolves. Fatigue may kick in, but looking at the form the team are in, it looks like the Grizzlies will settle for nothing less than a victory.
Match Details
Fixture: Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies | NBA Season 2021-22
Date & Time: Friday, January 14, 11:00 PM ET [Saturday, January 15, 8:30 AM IST]
Venue: FedEx Forum Arena, Memphis, TN
Dallas Mavericks Preview
The Dallas Mavericks have found their feet after a difficult start to the season. After 41 games, the Mavs are placed fifth in the West with a 22-19 record.
Luka Doncic has had a few niggles, which has kept him in and out of the squad. This has affected the team significantly, as Doncic is one of the primary stars.
As the games have gone by, the Mavs have utilized the depth of their roster. Players like Jalen Brunson, Maxi Kleber and Dorian Finney-Smith have played their roles to perfection. These are talented individuals and will be vital for the Mavs as they continue their pursuit of reaching the playoffs.
Key Player - Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic has not lived up to expectations so far this season. Injuries have been a worrying factor for him, but the young sensation seems to have found his groove after putting in some good performances in recent games.
Friday's encounter against the Grizzlies is going to be very important for the Mavs. Doncic will have to play a big role if the Mavs want to have any chance of winning the game. Considering that the team is playing without Porzingis, Doncic will have to have a big night scoring and also put in efforts on the defensive end if they are to stop Ja Morant co.
Dallas Mavericks Predicted Lineup
G - Luka Doncic, G - Jalen Brunson, F - Dorian Finney - Smith, F - Maxi Kleber, C - Dwight Powell
Memphis Grizzlies Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies have grabbed the attention of all NBA fans after their recent performances. They have been solid since the start of 2022 and are yet to lose a game this year. Ja Morant has been putting up brilliant numbers and since his return the team has been playing with a lot of confidence.
After having secured wins against some of the best teams in the league, the young Grizzlies team will fancy their chances against Dallas. However, they cannot lower their guard in this game, as Luka Doncic is not a player that can be taken lightly. Although the Slovenian has not put up any big performances yet, the Grizzlies need to be careful, as he is capable of turning things around if given the chance to do so.
Key Player - Ja Morant
Ja Morant has played like a true hooper this season. He faced a lot of criticism from the Grizzlies fans on his return . However, he did not let that faze him nd and put in some big performances to lead the Grizzlies to spectacular victories. Morant is in the running to be a starter for the All-Star team this season. He will be hoping to once again prove his abilities in this game against the Mavs and lead the team to their twelfth consecutive win.
Memphis Grizzlies Predicted Lineup
G - Ja Morant, G - Desmond Bane, F - Ziaire Williams, F - Kyle Anderson, C - Jaren Jackson Jr.
Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies Match Prediction
The Memphis Grizzlies are currently looking like the best team in the NBA. They have defeated all the top teams in the league and are on their way to making the playoffs.
This game against the Mavericks is going to be an interesting one. Two of the most talented youngsters in the league - Ja Morant and Luka Doncic - will be going head to head. However, considering the form of both teams, the Grizzlies look like the team that will most likely come out with a win in this encounter.
Where to watch the Mavericks vs Grizzlies game?
All games will be made available to stream live on the official NBA app. The game between the Mavericks and the Grizzlies will nationally be telecast on ESPN and locally on Bally Sports Southwest and Bally Sports Southeast.
