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
