Jason Kidd went with an unorthodox starting lineup in an attempt to end a season-long four-game losing streak. The Dallas Mavericks coach inserted Naji Marshall as the primary ball handler in the first unit and did not start any of his traditional point guards.

Two of the top three teams in the Western Conference faced off on Thursday night, with the Houston Rockets taking down Ja Morant and the Memphis

Taylor Jenkins explained why Ja Morant's Grizzlies have been increasing Jaren Jackson Jr.'s workload amid an injury-riddled season.

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The Mavericks are currently 10-9 on the road with a point differential of +5, while the Grizzlies have a 9-1 record in their last ten games at home.

Tonight's Mavericks vs Grizzlies predictions like the home side to prevail despite injuries ravaging the depth chart.