NBA Game Preview: Dallas Mavericks (2-6) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (3-6)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: FedExForum, Memphis, TN

Tipoff: 8:00 PM ET

Competition: NBA Regular Season / Emirates Cup Group Stage

Broadcast: Bally Sports Southeast, NBA League Pass

Injury Report

Dallas Mavericks:

Out: Anthony Davis (calf), Kyrie Irving (knee), Dereck Lively II (knee), Dante Exum (knee)

Healthy contributors: D’Angelo Russell, rookie Cooper Flagg (20 pts, 9 reb vs. Pelicans), P.J. Washington

Memphis Grizzlies:

Out: Zach Edey (ankle), Brandon Clarke (knee), Ty Jerome (calf), Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe)

Healthy contributors: Ja Morant (17 PPG), Jaren Jackson Jr., Santi Aldama, rookie Cedric Coward

Key Player Matchups

Cooper Flagg vs. Jaren Jackson Jr.: Flagg has been Dallas’ bright spot, but Jackson’s defense and ability to stretch the floor will test him.

D’Angelo Russell vs. Ja Morant: Russell’s perimeter shooting vs. Morant’s explosive drives is a classic guard duel.

P.J. Washington vs. Santi Aldama: Washington’s rebounding and Aldama’s scoring depth could swing bench production.

Recent Team Form

Dallas Mavericks:

On a three-game losing streak, most recently a 101-99 loss to New Orleans.

Strength: Top-5 in limiting opponent 3PT attempts (10.2 per game).

Weakness: Last in scoring offense, struggling without Irving and Davis.

Memphis Grizzlies:

On a four-game losing streak, including a 124-109 loss to Houston.

Strength: 8th in pace, 5th in FT% (84.4%).

Weakness: 25th in 3PT shooting, Morant’s efficiency slump (31% FG last two games).

Series History

All-Time Regular Season: Dallas leads 76–40.

2024–25 Season: Memphis won the series 3–1.

Trend: Memphis has had the upper hand recently, but Dallas owns the historical edge.

Betting Trends

Dallas is 0-4 on the road this season.

Memphis is 0-4 ATS in last 4 games.

Both teams have struggled to cover spreads, reflecting inconsistency.

Game Odds

Dallas Mavericks              229.5

Memphis Grizzlies          – 4.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 6, 2025

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