Mavericks vs. Grizzlies: Game 46 Preview

Dallas Mavericks (30-15) at Memphis Grizzlies (32-12)
Tues. Jan. 27, 7:30 at the AAC
TV: Ch. 21, NBALP
Line: Mavs by 4.5


2014-15 Matchups
Dec. 9 at Memphis
Grizzlies 114 Mavs 105
Jan. 19 at Memphis
Mavs 103 Grizzlies 95

All-Time Series
Mavs 56 Grizzlies 20

Team Stats
Mavs
Off. Rating: 110.8 (2nd)
Def. Rating: 103.4 (14th)
Point Differential: +6.0
Grizzlies
Offense: 105.0 (10th)
Defense: 101.6 (11th)
Point Differential: +4.3

Projected Starters
Mavs
PG: Rajon Rondo
SG: Monta Ellis
SF: Chandler Parsons
PF: Dirk Nowitzki
C: Tyson Chandler
Grizzlies
PG: Mike Conley
SG: Courtney Lee
SF: Jeff Green
PF: Zach Randolph
C: Marc Gasol

Team Leaders
Mavs
PPG: Ellis, 20.3
RPG: Chandler, 12.0
APG: Rondo, 7.2
PER: Nowitzki, 21.5
Win Shares: Chandler, 6.6
Grizzlies
PPG: Gasol, 19.1
RPG: Randolph, 12.0
APG: Conley, 5.8
PER: Gasol, 22.7
Win Shares: Gasol, 5.9

Of Note

• The Mavs are looking to avoid their first three game losing streak of the season. They had only one such streak all of last season.
• The Mavericks have won four out of their last five home games against the Grizzlies, all by double figures.
• Chandler Parsons has been at much different player at home than on the road as a Maverick. In home games he is averaging 16.8 points and shooting 50.2% from the field and 38.6% on threes. On the road he is averaging 14.3 points and shooting 41.3% from the field and 34.3% on threes.
• Monta Ellis' 36 point game against New Orleans on Sunday was the first time the Mavs had lost a game he scored more than 35 points in. The Mavericks were 4-0 previously in those games.
• In six games against the Mavs over the last two years, Zach Randolph is averaging 20.3 points and 12.3 rebounds.