The Dallas Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies begin their NBA Cup campaign on Friday. It is one of 11 NBA cup games scheduled for Friday.
The Mavericks are 14th in the Western Conference with a 2-6 record. They have won just once in their last five matchups, with their last game ending in a 101-99 home loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday.
Rookie Cooper Flagg recorded 20 points, alongside nine rebounds and two assists. Daniel Gafford added 15 points and eight rebounds.
The Memphis Grizzlies, on the other hand, are one place above the Mavericks in 13, with a 3-6 record. Star player Ja Morant and coach Tuomas Iisalo are reportedly not in good terms, and have lost their last four games.
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Their last game was a 124-109 home loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Ja Morant recorded 17 points, alongside five rebounds and eight assists. Cam Spencer recorded 19 points, two rebounds and two assists.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Injury Reports
Mavericks injury report for Nov. 7
The Mavericks' full injury report:
- Anthony Davis - Doubtful - Injury/Illness - Left Calf; Strain
- Dante Exum - Out - Injury/Illness - Right Knee; Injury Management
- Kyrie Irving - Out - Injury/Illness - Left Knee; Surgery
- Dereck Lively II - Out - Injury/Illness - Right Knee; Sprain
Grizzlies injury report for Nov. 7
The Grizzlies' full injury report:
- Brandon Clarke - Out - Injury/Illness - Right Knee; Surgery Recovery
- Zach Edey - Out - Injury/Illness - Left Ankle; Surgery Recovery
- Ty Jerome - Out - Injury/Illness - Right Calf; Strain
- Scotty Pippen Jr. - Out - Injury/Illness - Left Great Toe; Surgery Recovery
Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Starting lineups and depth charts
Mavericks starting lineup and depth chart for Nov. 7
Below is the Mavericks’ depth chart for the 2025-26 season:
PG: D'Angelo Russell | SG: Cooper Flagg | SF: P.J. Washington | PF: Naji Marshall | C: Daniel Gafford
Grizzlies starting lineup and depth chart for Nov. 7
Below is the Grizzlies’ depth chart for the 2025-26 season:
Grizzlies
PG - Ja Morant | SG - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | SF - Jaylen Wells | PF - Jaren Jackson Jr. | C Jock Landale
How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Game day: Friday, Nov. 7, 2025
Game time: 8 p.m. ET
TV channel: N/A
Location: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
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