The Memphis Grizzlies are facing one of the season’s most difficult stretches. With only 20 games remaining, the margin for error in the Western Conference is only so small.
Memphis Grizzlies (38-24, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (32-31, 10th in the Western Conference) Dallas; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis comes into the matchup with Dallas after losing four straight games.
The Dallas Mavericks play host to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night in a game that will be a reflection of how quickly things can turn.
For the slumping Memphis Grizzlies, this isn't the best time to play the best team in the NBA's Western Conference.
Taylor Jenkins has to consider letting Desmond Bane lead the Grizzlies' offense over Ja Morant while Jaren Jackson Jr. nurses an injury.
The Grizzlies need Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. to learn from Stephen Curry and Draymond Green's leadership blueprint, per one parent.
With Memphis missing its key defensive anchor, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder should have no trouble sealing a road win at the FedExForum.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. is week to week with a sprained left ankle for Memphis after the center-forward was hurt a couple minutes into the Grizzlies’ latest loss.