Mavericks, Grizzlies Prepare for NBA Cup Showdown

The NBA Cup matchups on Tuesday night feature key games for the Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks, both vying for playoff positioning. The Nuggets host the Golden State Warriors, with Steph Curry cleared to play despite knee issues, while Draymond Green will be absent due to calf tightness, impacting the Warriors' defense against Nikola Jokic. Meanwhile, the Mavericks face the Memphis Grizzlies, looking to solidify their knockout round chances; Klay Thompson is listed as questionable, but both he and Dereck Lively II are expected to play, bolstering the Mavericks' lineup alongside Luka Doncic, who is returning from a wrist injury. The Grizzlies, on a six-game winning streak, will have to contend with their own injury concerns, including Zach Edey and GG Jackson being sidelined. Both games are crucial for the teams' standings in the competitive Western Conference, with significant implications for the NBA Cup knockout stage looming. The Nuggets-Warriors game begins at 8 PM MT, while the Mavericks-Grizzlies clash is set for 8:30 PM ET.