Mavericks vs. Grizzlies: Game 70 Preview

Dallas Mavericks (44-25) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (47-21)
Fri. Mar. 20, 7:30 at the AAC
TV: FSSW, NBALP
Line: Mavs by 3

2014-15 Matchups
Dec. 9 at Memphis
Grizzlies 114 Mavs 105
Jan. 19 at Memphis
Mavs 103 Grizzlies 95
Jan. 27 at Dallas
Grizzlies 109 Mavs 90

All-Time Series
Mavs 56 Grizzlies 21

Team Stats
Mavs
Off. Rating: 107.7 (4th)
Def. Rating: 102.9 (16th)
Point Differential: +3.9
Grizzlies
Offense: 103.2 (14th)
Defense: 100.1 (5th)
Point Differential: +3.4

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

Team Leaders
Mavs
PPG: Ellis, 19.2
RPG: Chandler, 11.4
APG: Rondo, 6.5
PER: Chandler, 20.3
Win Shares: Chandler, 8.9
Grizzlies
PPG: Gasol, 17.8
RPG: Randolph, 11.2
APG: Conley, 5.3
PER: Gasol, 21.9
Win Shares: Gasol, 8.7

Of Note

• The Mavs are looking to win four games in a row for the first time since they won six in a row from Dec.26-Jan. 5
• Mike Conley is questionable for Memphis with a sprained ankle.
• Dirk is looking to score 20+ points in three straight games for the first time all season.
• The Grizzlies have struggled of late, losing 7 out of their last 13 games.
• Since losing to the Grizzlies at the AAC on Jan. 27 the Mavericks have gone 10-3 at home.