- Matchup: Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks
- Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
- Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- Broadcast: KFAA
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On Friday night, the Dallas Mavericks (21-36) will face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (21-35) at the American Airlines Center.
The Grizzlies recently took on the Kings, suffering a defeat with a final score of 123-114. Memphis recorded a field goal percentage of 48.3% (42 of 87) and successfully converted 12 out of 34 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Grizzlies excelled, making 18 of 20, yielding a rate of 90%. Rebounding was crucial as they grabbed a total of 37 boards, including 9 offensive rebounds. They also facilitated 33 assists, forced 15 turnovers from their opponents, and recorded 13 steals. Defensively, Memphis conceded a shooting percentage of 50.0% based on the Kings’ 47 of 94 shooting performance. Sacramento dished out 30 assists and made 12 steals while securing 45 rebounds (13 offensive, 32 defensive) and recording 3 blocked shots. Sacramento made 76.0% of their free throws, finishing with 19 of 25. From three-point range, they hit 10 out of 29 attempts. Regarding fouls, the Grizzlies were called for 18, while the Kings had 15.
Javon Small emerged as a star in this match, scoring 21 points on an impressive 6-of-8 shooting. He played 25 minutes and collected 6 rebounds while achieving a remarkable shooting percentage of 75.0% along with 9 assists.
The Memphis Grizzlies will enter the game with a season record of 21-35. They are averaging 15.2 turnovers per game and committing 20.0 personal fouls per contest. The Grizzlies rank 9th in the NBA for assists, averaging 1,613 through the season with 44.7 rebounds per game. They shoot 35.1% from three (752 of 2,144) and 79.3% from the free-throw line, scoring an average of 115.5 points per game, which places them 17th in the league, hitting 45.9% from the field.
Defensively, Memphis forces 15.1 turnovers per game and averages 20.2 fouls. They rank 12th in the NBA for allowed assists, giving up 1,532 this season. Opponents shoot 47.1% against them (2,405 of 5,111) while the team secures 45.3 rebounds per game. The Grizzlies concede a 3-point shooting accuracy of 36.1% and rank 22nd in points allowed per game, averaging 117.8 points given up.
In their last outing, the Mavericks clinched victory with a score of 123-114 against the Nets. Dallas allowed Brooklyn to secure a total of 28 rebounds (5 on the offensive boards). The Mavericks achieved 40.6% 3-point shooting, hitting 13 of 32 attempts, and went 19 of 27 from the charity stripe (70.4%). Brooklyn shot 51.3% from the field on 41 of 80 attempts. The Mavericks themselves shot 48 of 82, resulting in a 58.5% shooting percentage. From beyond the arc, Dallas managed 8 out of 23 attempts (34.8%) and converted 19 free throw attempts for a rate of 79.2%. Brooklyn committed 21 fouls, leading to 24 free throw attempts for the Mavericks while Dallas had 16 turnovers and recorded 5 steals. Overall, the Mavericks pulled down 34 defensive boards and 10 offensive rebounds, totaling 44 for the game.
Marvin Bagley III was a key player in this contest for the Mavericks. He registered 22 points in 20 minutes on the floor, achieved 1 assist, and shot an impressive 76.9% by hitting 10 of 13 shots, alongside collecting 5 rebounds.
Dallas currently holds a record of 21-36 this season. The Mavericks are shooting 47.3% from the field, ranking 11th in the NBA. They have scored 6,521 points this year, averaging 114.4 per game, and are also grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game. They average 25.1 assists (23rd in the NBA) and turn the ball over 14.6 times per game, while committing 18.4 personal fouls. Their free-throw shooting stands at 74.5%.
Defensively, Dallas allows 34.3% accuracy on 3-point shots (704 of 2,055) and opponents convert 77.6% from the free-throw line. They allow an average of 27.5 assists and 46.7 rebounds per game, ranking 24th and 27th, respectively, in the league. The Mavericks are situated 21st in points allowed with 117.6, while forcing 13.6 turnovers and allowing teams a shooting percentage of 46.8% (14th in the league).
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