The Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks will be facing off against each other on December 3, 2024. Scheduled for an 8:30 PM EST start, the American Airlines Center in Dallas is expected to be a jam-packed affair. While the game is expected to be a cracker, here are the predictions, probable starting lineups, and probable injury updates.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Prediction
Looking to make it big this season, the regular season so far has been a bittersweet experience for the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks have a decent record of 11 wins and 8 losses, which places them 8th in the West. Thankfully for them, the team seems to have been coming together as they recorded two consecutive wins in recent times. The Mavericks’ morals were boosted by the thumping 129-114 victory over the Knicks. While they have struggled on both attack and defense, the Mavericks will be looking to bank on their star player Luka Doncic’s form. The 25-year-old is averaging 28.5 points per game. Thus, it will not be an overstatement to say that the Mavericks will surely fancy their chances.
Mavs are playing Grizzlies on Tuesday…
— Luka Updates (@LukaUpdates) December 2, 2024
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On the contrary, the Grizzlies have had quite a shining season so far. Sitting pretty at the 4th position in the Western Conference, the Grizzlies will surely look to bank on the Mavericks’ vulnerable state. Riding on their impeccable 120-109 triumph over the New Orleans Pelicans, the Grizzlies are on a roll. Their win-loss record now stands at 13-8 with a four-game winning streak. However, if face to face stats are considered, both teams have competed in a total of 112 matches. While the Mavericks hold the aces with 75 wins to Grizzlies’ 37, this time, the table might turn. Especially with Jaren Jackson Jr looking in ominous form averaging 22.2 points per game.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Starting Lineup
Dallas Mavericks:
- PG-Kyrie Irving
- SG- Jaden Hardy
- SF- Naji Marshall
- PF- P.J. Washington
- C- Dereck Lively
Memphis Grizzlies:
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- PG- Scotty Pippen Jr
- SG- Desmond Bane
- SF- Jaylen Wells
- PF- Jaren Jackson Jr.
- C- Brandon Clarke
These are the predicted lineups which are subject to change.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Injury Updates
In a concerning update, Luka Doncic might probably sit out of the all-important game. Down with complications related to his wrist, Doncic’s unavailability might hurt the Mavericks badly. Apart from Doncic, they might also miss Daniel Gafford, Dante Exum, and Klay Thompson. While Gafford is suffering from an illness, Thompson and Exum are struggling with their foot and wrist, respectively.
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has sustained a wrist injury and is expected to miss time, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/QxZuKaDyAl
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 21, 2024
As far as the Grizzlies are concerned, Gregory Jackson is likely to miss out due to a foot injury. Moreover, Zach Edey and Vince Williams are both nursing their ankles at the moment.
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