Another blockbuster NBA showdown is set to take place tonight when the Dallas Mavericks take the court against the Memphis Grizzlies – this match is a “win or go home” situation for both teams. The final 8th seed of the Western Conference will be decided in this thrilling Play-In game. The match will tip-off at 9:30 pm (ET), which can be watched live on ESPN – and yes, if you don’t have cable, you can still stream the game via a free trial on DirecTV Stream, FuboTV or Sling.
Mavericks: Comeback Story On Fire 🔥
After last year’s NBA Finals heartbreak, the Mavericks have made a lot of mistakes this season – the departure of Luka Doncic, a loss of star players, and inconsistent performances. But now, under the leadership of Anthony Davis, the team is once again within a step of the playoffs.
A stunning 120-106 win over the Sacramento Kings last game gave the team momentum. AD showed dominance with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks. Dallas has won 7 of the 10 games so far when Davis has performed brilliantly on the court.
And who can forget Klay Thompson’s vintage show? He proved he is still a big-game player with 23 points against the Kings.
Kyrie Out, But Josh High 💥
Kyrie Irving’s season-ending ACL injury was a big blow to the team, but the Mavericks did not give up after that.
All eyes are on Ja Morant now – his ankle injury is making him questionable for today’s game. If he doesn’t play, Memphis’ offense could be quite underpowered. Morant is averaging 23.2 points per game, which is crucial for the team.
Head-to-Head: Memphis’s Upper Hand in the Regular Season 🐻
The Grizzlies won 3 out of 4 matches against Dallas in the regular season, that too by an average margin of 20+ points. But, at that time Davis was not a part of the Mavericks – today’s match scene will be completely different.
What is worth watching?
Anthony Davis’ fitness test – will he be able to break the Grizzlies defense?
Ja Morant’s availability – if he doesn’t play, will Memphis collapse?
Klay Thompson’s clutch mode – will he show his shooting magic again?
So bring the popcorn and get ready in front of the screen – this final Western showdown of the NBA Play-In Tournament 2025 will be no less than a movie! 🏀🔥
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