Mavericks at Grizzlies: Game 50 Preview

Dallas Mavericks (28-21) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (26-21)
Feb. 4, 7:00 at the FedEx Forum
TV: FSSW, NBALP
Line: Grizzlies by 3 1/2

2013-14 Matchups
Nov. 2 at Dallas
Mavs 111 Grizzlies 99
Dec. 18 at Dallas
Mavs 105 Grizzlies 91

All-Time Series
Mavs 54 Grizzlies 18

Team Ranks
Mavs
Offense: 4th (110.4)
Defense: 24th (108.6)
Grizzlies
Offense: 17th (105.7)
Defense: 11th (105.2)

Projected Starters
Mavs
PG: Jose Calderon
SG: Monta Ellis
SF: Shawn Marion
PF: Dirk Nowitzki
C: Samuel Dalembert
Grizzlies
PG: Nick Calathes
SG: Courtney Lee
SF: Tayshuan Prince
PF: Zach Randolph
C: Marc Gasol

Team Leaders
Mavs
PPG: Nowitzki, 21.9
RPG: Marion, 6.9
APG: Ellis, 5.9
PER: Nowitzki, 24.2
Grizzlies
PPG: Conley, 18.0
RPG: Randolph, 10.7
APG: Conley, 6.3
PER: Conley, 21.3

Notes
Shawn Marion should return to the Mavs lineup after missing the last two games with a bruised shoulder. Mike Conley is out for Memphis with a sprained ankle. 8th place in the West is on the line for the winner of the game. Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger was named Western Conference Coach of the Month for January after leading Memphis to a 12-3 record for the month.