Grizzlies Face Mavericks in Pivotal NBA Cup Group Stage Matchup

Memphis and Dallas, both on winning streaks, compete with playoff implications and injuries shaping their lineups.

The Memphis Grizzlies (14-7) visit the Dallas Mavericks (13-8) in their final NBA Cup group stage game, needing a 24-point win and other results to advance.
Both teams are among the hottest in the NBA, with Memphis on a six-game winning streak and Dallas winning eight of their last nine games.
Several key players are out or questionable, including Memphis' Zach Edey and Dallas' Klay Thompson, while Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving recently returned for the Mavericks.
The Grizzlies rank fourth in defensive efficiency, while the Mavericks boast a high-scoring offense led by Doncic, creating a clash of styles.
Dallas leads the betting odds slightly, but Memphis has been strong against the spread, making this a closely contested matchup.