Saturday, November 2, 2013

Mavericks vs. Grizzlies: Game 3 Preview

Dallas Mavericks (1-1) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (1-1)
Sat. Nov. 2 7:30 at the AAC
TV: Fox Sports Southwest

2012-13 Matchups
Dec. 21 at Memphis: Grizzlies 92 Mavs 82
Jan. 12 at Dallas: Mavs 104 Grizzlies 83
Feb. 27 at Memphis: Grizzlies 90 Mavs 84
Apr. 15 at Dallas: Grizzlies 103 Mavs 97
All-Time Series: Mavs 52 Grizzlies 18

Projected Starters
Mavs
PG: Jose Calderon
SG: Monta Ellis
SF: Shawn Marion
PF: Dirk Nowitzki
C: Samuel Dalembert
Grizzlies
PG: Mike Conley
SG: Tony Allen
SF: Tayshaun Prince
PF: Zach Randolph
C: Marc Gasol

Team Leaders
Mavs
PPG: Monta Ellis, 26.0
RPG: Shawn Marion, 9.0
APG: Jose Calderon, 8.5
Grizzlies
PPG: Mike Conley, 18.0
RPG: Marc Gasol, Zach Randolph, 8.5
APG: Mike Conley, 5.5

Notes
The Mavs .743 winning percentage against the Grizzlies is the second best versus any opponent (Charlotte, .941). Mavericks guard Wayne Ellington spent part of last season with Memphis before being traded to Cleveland mid-season. Grizzlies forward Ed Davis' father Terry Davis player 5 seasons for the Mavericks (91-96). Memphis promoted assistant  Dave Joerger to head coach this offseason after parting ways with Lionel Hollins after the most successful season in franchise history

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