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For the second time this season, the Memphis Grizzlies (4-13; 6-11-0 ATS) and Dallas Mavericks (11-6; 9-8-0 ATS) are set to cross paths. The first meeting was in Memphis, where the Mavericks won by 15. This time, American Airlines Center gets to play host. This Friday night game is scheduled to start at 7:40 p.m. EDT. Who will earn a victory to start December?
Memphis desperately needed a win, and got one, taking down Utah by 14. Absent Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, Steven Adams, and many (many) more, Memphis is just trying to stay afloat until Morant's suspension is up. So, Jaren Jackson Jr's 20-point performance was crucial for a team that's 29th in offensive rating per NBA.com. They are dead last in true shooting percentage and 28th in free throw rate. Elsewhere, the Grizzlies have been mediocre. There's no surprise that injuries have decimated this team, and it's shown the most offensively.
The Grizzlies have managed to stay 16th in defensive rating even through their various key absences. They generally keep teams to 110 or fewer points. A top 10 turnover percentage, defensive rebounding percentage, block percentage, and rim shooting percentage against carry Memphis. The theme there is a strong interior, led by Jaren Jackson Jr. Memphi s is much weaker on the perimeter, which has led to the worst three-point percentage against. Protecting the paint shouldn't be an issue, but can the Grizzlies force Dallas to miss threes?
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