Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks will be playing against the Memphis Grizzlies tonight. As fans should be aware, Irving was traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the Dallas Mavericks towards the end of last season. Although the team was unable to make the playoffs last time, they have started the 2023-2024 NBA season quite well in order to prevent the same from occurring once again.
At the moment, the Dallas Mavericks hold a record of 13 wins and 8 losses. That gives them the 3rd position in a competitive Western Conference. Their opponents for tonight will be the Grizzlies, a team that has started off the season quite badly without their start point guard. Memphis currently has a record of 6 wins and 15 losses.
As the Mavericks and Grizzlies get ready to face off, fans might want to know the injury reports, expected rosters, and predictions for this game.
Kyrie Irving is listed out for the Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies game tonight
Mavericks fans will undoubtedly be disappointed to hear that Kyrie Irving does not look healthy and is not expected to step on the court tonight for his team. This is quite a shame considering that Kyrie is the best player on the team next to Luka Doncic.
According to the injury reports, Irving is currently dealing with a right heel injury and is expected to be away from action for the near future. Fans who have been watching Mavericks games will know that Irving’s fellow teammate Dwight Powell landed on his heel during a recent game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Since Kyrie is not going to be playing for the Mavs tonight. Head coach Jason Kidd will have to put the best available lineup on the floor to get this win against the Grizzlies. That said, here are the complete injury reports and expected starting lineups for both sides.Dallas Mavericks injury report
- Kyrie Irving (out)
- Josh Green (out)
- Maxi Kleber (out)
- Grant Williams (out)
Dallas Mavericks expected starting lineup
- Luka Doncic
- Seth Curry
- Derrick Jones Jr.
- Dante Exum
- Dereck Lively II
Memphis Grizzlies injury report
- Marcus Smart (out)
- Steven Adams (out)
- Luke Kennard (out)
- Jake LaRavia (out)
- Brandon Clarke (out)
Memphis Grizzlies expected starting lineup
- Derrick Rose
- Desmond Bane
- David Roddy
- Jarren Jackson Jr.
- Bismack Biyombo
As fans can tell from the injury reports, several players from both sides will be missing this game. Additionally, Grizzlies star Ja Morant is still going through his 25-game suspension.. Be that as it may, here are the predictions for this game.
The Mavericks are favored over the Grizzlies tonight
There is no denying that the Dallas Mavericks are in a better position to win this game. Even though they will not be having Kyrie Irving tonight, Luka Doncic is still expected to be the best player on the court and lead his team to victory against the Grizzlies.
Memphis does not have Ja Morant or Marcus Smart. Not having their top point guards healthy will certainly bite the Grizzlies tonight against the Mavs. Although the Grizzlies could put up a good fight, we have the Mavericks winning this matchup.