Memphis Grizzlies (13-23, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (22-15, sixth in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Dallas will try to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Memphis.
The Mavericks have gone 17-12 against Western Conference teams. Dallas ranks ninth in the Western Conference with 10.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Dereck Lively averaging 2.7.
The Grizzlies are 10-19 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis averages 13.9 turnovers per game and is 3-14 when winning the turnover battle.
The Mavericks are shooting 47.3% from the field this season, 1.0 percentage point higher than the 46.3% the Grizzlies allow to opponents. The Mavericks average 107.8 points per game, 9.0 fewer points than the 116.8 the Mavericks give up.
The teams square off for the fourth time this season. The Mavericks won the last matchup 120-113 on Dec. 12, with Luka Doncic scoring 35 points in the victory.
TOP PERFORMERS: Doncic is averaging 33.7 points, 8.2 rebounds and 9.2 assists for the Mavericks. Tim Hardaway Jr. is averaging 17 points over the last 10 games for Dallas.
Desmond Bane is averaging 24.5 points and 5.4 assists for the Grizzlies. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 2.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Memphis.
LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 6-4, averaging 119.0 points, 43.6 rebounds, 25.5 assists, 8.6 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 47.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.3 points per game.
Grizzlies: 6-4, averaging 112.5 points, 43.2 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 7.3 steals and 6.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.1 points.
INJURIES: Mavericks: Dereck Lively II: out (ankle), Maxi Kleber: out (toe), Dante Exum: out (heel).
Grizzlies: Brandon Clarke: out (achilles), Ja Morant: day to day (shoulder), Vince Williams Jr.: day to day (foot), Steven Adams: out for season (knee), Derrick Rose: out (hamstring).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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