In the NBA preseason, there will be a matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies. The game is scheduled for the night of Tuesday, October 8, with a tip-off at 2:00 AM Central European Time. The prediction for this match is provided by Dailysports experts.
Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks will continue to build their team around Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, who remain the key stars. It's essential for Dallas to improve its team play and enhance the interaction between its leaders. In the offseason, the Mavericks strengthened several positions, which will allow them to bolster both their offense and defense.
However, the main concern may be Dončić's injury, the severity of which is still unclear, but it's unlikely that we will see him on the court in the upcoming games.
Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies continue to rely on their young stars led by Ja Morant, who is still recovering from an injury. Nevertheless, Memphis remains a strong team thanks to its depth and defensive play.
In the preseason games, the coaches will be testing young players and newcomers to assess their contributions to the main rotation.
Match Facts
- Dallas has won only one out of five games in the Summer League.
- Memphis reached the Summer League finals during the summer, where they narrowly lost to the Miami Heat.
- Dallas averages 107 points per game at home, while Memphis averages 106 points per game on the road.
Players to Watch
In Morant's absence, Scottie Pippen Jr. often took on the role of leader. A lot will depend on the 23-year-old guard this season.
Head-to-Head
In their recent encounters, there is a balance. Both teams have secured six victories against each other in the last three years across all levels.
Prediction
In preseason games, coaches often experiment, which can affect the final result. However, considering the presence of star players like Kyrie Irving for Dallas and Memphis's strong rotation, the game promises to be interesting. I predict a total score of over 216.5 points.