Mavericks odds: Luka Doncic and Ja Morant will have a scoring race

The Dallas Mavericks host the Memphis Grizzlies on March 6. Fans should tune in for a showdown between Luka Doncic and Ja Morant.

The Dallas Mavericks are fresh off a win over the Pelicans on Wednesday. That was the start of a three-game homestand.

The Mavs are back at it on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. It is the third of four meetings between the two teams this season. The two teams have split the first two matchups with the Grizzlies winning the most recent.

Here is everything fans need to know about the March 6 game.

Start time

Friday’s home game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. local time in Dallas and 8:30 p.m. ET.

How to watch

Local fans can catch the game on Fox Sports Southwest-Dallas. Viewers living in the Memphis market should watch on Fox Sports Southeast- Memphis.

Watch online

Hulu Live is the top place to stream the game in both local markets. National viewers can watch on NBA League Pass.

Odds

Injury update

Jalen Brunson (shoulder) and Dwight Powell (Achilles) are listed as out on the NBA’s official injury report. The Mavericks also have Luka Doncic (thumb), J.J. Barea (ankle), Dorian Finney-Smith (hip), and Tim Hardaway Jr. (shoulder) as questionable to face the Grizzlies.

Memphis lists Grayson Allen (hip), Brandon Clarke (quad), Justise Winslow (back), and Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) as out for Friday’s game.

Fans should check Twitter just before tipoff for all the latest information.

Storyline to follow: Doncic vs. Morant

The Grizzlies are riding a three-game winning streak. Rookie Ja Morant has been on a tear. He is averaging 18.6 points, 6.9 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per over his last ten. The Grizzlies will rely on him more with Jackson Jr. and Clarke out against the Mavericks.

Luka Doncic is fresh off a 30-point triple-double. He and Kristaps Porzingis will be competing to lead the Mavs in scoring on Friday night. Both men have been playing well. Expect Morant and Doncic to put on a show inside the American Airlines Center.

The Smoking Cuban will be back with more after the game plus analysis on the Dallas Mavericks all season long, so supporters should check back with us.