- Matchup: Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
- Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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Expect an exciting showdown at FedExForum as the Memphis Grizzlies (25-50) host the Dallas Mavericks (24-51) this Wednesday.
In their previous outing, the Mavericks faced off against the Timberwolves but fell short, losing 124-94. The Mavericks accrued 28 fouls compared to the Timberwolves’ 24. They made 14 of 31 three-point attempts while Minnesota succeeded with 8 of their 12 free throw shots, ending at 66.7%. Minnesota also secured 42 rebounds (6 offensive and 36 defensive) along with 8 blocks. They registered 17 assists and 9 steals. Defensively, Dallas allowed Minnesota to shoot 53.1% from the field, as their opponent hit 51 of 96 shots. Dallas managed to distribute 30 assists while forcing 18 turnovers and achieving 12 steals. They secured 46 rebounds with 15 offensive. At the free throw line, the Mavericks converted 25 of 34 free throws, achieving a rate of 73.5%. Overall, Dallas finished the game with a shooting percentage of 34.8% (31 of 89), including 7 of 29 three-point attempts.
In the last game, Daniel Gafford was a standout performer, scoring 21 points on 9 of 11 shooting. He played for 24 minutes and pulled down 8 rebounds, finishing with an impressive shooting percentage of 81.8% along with 2 assists.
This season, the Mavericks stand with a record of 24-51. They are averaging 113.6 points per game (24th in the league) and hold a shooting percentage of 46.9%. Dallas has converted 34.3% of their three-point attempts (805 of 2,347) and maintain a free throw percentage of 74.7%. As a team, they average 44.6 rebounds per game and have assisted a total of 1,896 times this season, ranking them 23rd in passing. They commit an average of 14.8 turnovers and 18.2 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive side, the Mavericks force 13.3 turnovers per game and draw 21.2 personal fouls. They are ranked 26th in the league for assists allowed, surrendering 2,123 assists over the season. The Mavericks permit a field goal percentage of 47.6% (3,356 of 7,047) and give up an average of 46.6 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 34.8% from beyond the arc against them, while Dallas ranks 23rd in points allowed per game (119.0).
Last time out, the Grizzlies suffered a 131-105 defeat at the hands of the Suns. Memphis allowed Phoenix to collect 42 rebounds (9 offensive). They shot 37.8% from three-point range, making 17 of 45 attempts, and finished 4 of 8 from the free throw line (50.0%). The Grizzlies allowed the Suns to connect on 55 out of 109 field goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 50.5%. Memphis hit 38 of their 75 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 50.7%, and made 11 of their 30 three-point attempts (36.7%). At the charity stripe, they scored 18 out of 20 attempts for 90.0%. Phoenix committed 22 fouls, sending the Grizzlies to the line for a total of 20 attempts, while Memphis recorded 6 steals and 57 total rebounds, with 41 coming on the defensive end.
Tyler Burton was crucial for Memphis, scoring 17 points on 7 of 13 shooting for a field goal percentage of 53.8%. He contributed 4 rebounds and provided 1 assist during his 32 minutes on the court.
Memphis holds a record of 25-50 this season. They average 20.3 fouls per game and shoot 79.4% from the free throw line. The Grizzlies dish out 28.1 assists per game (9th in the league) and average 15.1 turnovers. They’ve tallied 8,626 points, averaging 115.0 points per game, and secure 42.7 rebounds per game. Offensively, Memphis achieves 45.8% shooting from the field, ranking 26th in the league.
Defensively, Memphis ranks 24th in points allowed per game, giving up 119.3. They force an average of 15.5 turnovers and have allowed opponents to shoot 47.8% from the field (24th in the league). The Grizzlies concede 36.2% on three-point shots (1,058 of 2,922) and 78.2% on free throws. They allow 27.8 assists and 46.2 rebounds per game, placing them 23rd and 26th in those categories respectively.
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Take Dallas
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