Mavericks Face Grizzlies Amid Injury Struggles

The Dallas Mavericks are set to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night, both teams struggling due to significant injuries. The Mavericks will be without Luka Dončić, who is sidelined for at least three more weeks with a calf injury, and Kyrie Irving, who is out for one to two weeks due to a bulging disc in his back. The Grizzlies are also missing key players, including Ja Morant and Desmond Bane, as they try to recover from two consecutive losses. The matchup will feature mostly backups, with rookies like Scotty Pippen Jr. and Zach Edey stepping up for Memphis. Both teams have been plagued by turnovers, with Memphis averaging 17.4 per game, exacerbating their challenges in recent games. The Mavericks have lost five of their last six matches and are looking for a much-needed win to snap their four-game losing streak.