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The Dallas Mavericks (2-6) face the Memphis Grizzlies (3-6) on Friday night at FedExForum, marking their first NBA Cup game amid losing streaks. The Mavericks enter after three consecutive losses, while the Grizzlies have dropped four straight games amid ongoing issues surrounding star guard Ja Morant.
Recent Team Performances
Memphis suffered their fourth consecutive defeat on Wednesday, falling 124-109 to the Houston Rockets. The Grizzlies opened the scoring but never regained the lead. Off the bench, Cam Spenser contributed 19 points. Morant finished with 17 points, eight assists, but struggled with six turnovers on 6-of-19 shooting. Santi Aldama added 16 points in the game.
“Morant, who was suspended for a game over the weekend for 'detrimental conduct,' is averaging 20.0 points and 7.3 assists on .383/.140/.957 shooting splits.”
Meanwhile, the Mavericks' third loss in a row came on Wednesday night, a close 101-99 defeat against the New Orleans Pelicans. Cooper Flagg, shifted from point guard to small forward with D’Angelo Russell starting at point guard, led Dallas with 20 points and three steals. P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford scored 15 points each for the Pelicans, with Washington adding 11 rebounds.
Key Player Notes
- Ja Morant's recent suspension and on-court performance remain central to the Grizzlies' struggles.
- Cooper Flagg’s position change has shown promise despite team's recent losses.
The matchup offers both teams a chance to break their respective losing streaks and reset their NBA Cup campaigns.
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