Dallas at Memphis

There has to be a sour taste in the mouth of the Grizzles coaching staff, fans, and players. The Mavs ousted them from the playoffs last year in a 4 game sweep, and the last two coming on their home floor. We think there will be a motivated memphis team awaiting the tipoff of tonight's game, and that is the edge taht makes a difference on any given night. Dallas appears to have righted the ship after dropping their 1st four, winning 3 straight, but they certainly aren't blowing anyone out. Season to date they are still being outscored by 4.6 ppg. It has been the lack of commitment on the defensive end, as they are giving up a staggering 49.3% from the field. Memphis finished last year going 22-4 at home, and this year they are 1-2, one by 1 point in OT, and another by 6. They are still outscoring opponents at home on the season, and no one has beaten them badly, even without Gasol. There is some payback to be made tonight, and we expect a full 48 minute effort out of the Grizzles.