Mavericks odds: Can the Grizzlies slow down Kristaps Porzingis?

The Dallas Mavericks return home to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Feb. 5. The Grizzlies will attempt to slow down the red hot Kristaps Porzingis.

The Dallas Mavericks have won two straight games. They are back home to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. It will be their fourth straight contest without Luka Doncic who is recovering from a sprained ankle.

The Grizzlies have won five of their last six to push them up to eighth in the Western Conference. The young squad is led by Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. Both are hungry for their first playoff experience.

Here is everything fans need to know about the Mavs versus Grizzlies showdown.

Start Time

Wednesday’s contest inside the American Airlines Center gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET or 7:30 p.m. local time in Dallas.

How to watch

Fox Sports Southwest-Dallas is the place for Mavericks fans to catch the game. Supporters living in the Memphis market can watch on Fox Sports Southeast- Memphis.

Watch online

Hulu Live remains the top online option. They have the local Fox Sports channels. National viewers can catch it on NBA League Pass.

Odds

Injury update

The NBA’s official injury report has Luka Doncic (ankle) and Dwight Powell (Achilles) listed as out for the Mavericks. Seth Curry (knee) and J.J. Barea (ankle) are both questionable for the game.

The Grizzlies will be without Grayson Allen (hip) and Bruno Caboclo (knee). Starting center Jonas Valanciunas (knee) remains questionable to face the Mavs.

Be sure to check for the latest updates just before tipoff on Feb. 5.

Storyline to follow: Can Memphis slow down KP?

Kristaps Porzingis has been a monster in his last two games. The 7’3 Unicorn scored at least 35 points with 12 rebounds in both. He has been hitting his shots and getting to the free throw line. Porzingis taking over as the number one option has allowed him to showcase his skill set.

The Grizzlies will have their hands full slowing him down. They will likely use Jaren Jackson Jr. on KP. That could end poorly for Memphis. JJJ often gets in foul trouble and defending against Porzingis could only further make that an issue. It will be interesting to see how the Grizzlies play it on Wednesday evening.

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