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The Dallas Mavericks (2-6) will make their NBA Cup debut on Friday night, entering FedExForum on a three-game losing streak to face the Memphis Grizzlies (3-6). Memphis, struggling themselves, have dropped four consecutive games as they continue dealing with issues surrounding their star guard Ja Morant.
Team Form and Recent Results
Memphis suffered its fourth straight defeat on Wednesday, hitting the game’s first shot but never regaining the lead in a 124-109 loss to the Houston Rockets. Cam Spencer came off the bench to add 19 points, while Morant contributed 17 points, eight assists, and six turnovers, shooting 6-of-19 from the field. Santi Aldama also chipped in 16 points.
“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.”
Mavericks’ Recent Struggles
The Mavericks dropped their third straight game on Wednesday, narrowly losing 101-99 to the New Orleans Pelicans. Cooper Flagg’s runner missed with two seconds left, sealing the defeat. Flagg, shifted from point guard to small forward as D’Angelo Russell started at the point for the first time this season, scored 20 points and grabbed three steals.
- P.J. Washington recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds.
- Daniel Gafford contributed 15 points.
Looking Ahead
Both teams will look to reverse their slides in this matchup, each fighting for rhythm early in NBA Cup competition.
Author’s Summary: The Mavericks and Grizzlies enter NBA Cup play desperate to stop their losing streaks, with on- and off-court challenges shaping this early-season matchup.