Mavs vs. Grizzlies Injury Updates: Luka Doncic Probable, Dereck Lively II, Ja Morant OUT
Heading into a season-high seven-game homestand, the Dallas Mavericks knew they needed to maximize their two weeks at American Airlines Center and build chemistry for the rest of the season.
So far, so good, as the Mavs have started off the homestand with two wins over the Portland Trail Blazers and a resounding statement win against the best team in the Western Conference, the Minnesota Timberwolves. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were spectacular, combing for 69 points and leading a late 11-0 run at the end of the fourth quarter to pull out a 115-108 victory.
On Tuesday, Dallas will have a chance to extend its win streak to four games against the Memphis Grizzlies. Although the Mavs will have some key absences with Dereck Lively II, Dante Exum and Maxi Kleber all being out, Doncic and Grant Williams are listed as probable.
The Grizzlies, on the other hand, will be more shorthanded, as they’ll be without star point guard Ja Morant, who has a shoulder injury after playing just nine games following his 25-game suspension to start the season. Memphis will also be without Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke, who are both out for the season, Derrick Rose, and possibly Santi Aldama as well, who is listed as doubtful.
