Dallas Mavericks at Memphis Grizzlies 1/14/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

In the second game of a Friday night NBA on ESPN doubleheader, the Dallas Mavericks will visit the Memphis Grizzlies. The Mavericks (22-19) have won seven of their last ten games and hold a one game lead over Denver for fifth place in the West. On Wednesday, Dallas was outrebounded by 15 during a 108-85 road loss against New York.

All-Star G Luka Doncic tallied a team-high 21 points (8-23 FG) to go along with 11 rebounds and five assists. Jalen Brunson added 14 points, seven rebounds, and six assists for the Mavericks.

The Memphis Grizzlies have reeled off 11 straight victories and have surged into sole possession of third place in the West. Last night, Memphis closed the game on an 11-2 run to defeat visiting Minnesota by a 116-108 final score. The Grizzlies (30-14) outrebounded the Timberwolves by a 56-46 margin and held a 66-38 margin in points scored in the paint.

Desmond Bane converted all nine free-throw attempts and led a balanced Memphis scoring attack with 21 points. Ja Morant contributed 16 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds for the Grizzlies.