Mavericks vs. Grizzlies: How to Watch, Odds & Injury Reports – Feb 27, 2026

The Dallas Mavericks face the Memphis Grizzlies at the American Airlines Center on Friday evening, seeking to conclude a six-game home losing streak. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with television coverage on KFAA, FDSSE and WFAA.

Both teams are significantly hampered by injuries. The Mavericks will be without Cooper Flagg (foot) and Dereck Lively II (foot, season-ending), while Caleb Martin is listed as questionable with a back issue, P.J. Washington is day-to-day due to an ankle injury, Klay Thompson is day-to-day for rest, and Kyrie Irving is out for the season with a knee injury. The Grizzlies’ injury list is equally extensive, including Zach Edey (ankle), Brandon Clarke (calf), Santi Aldama (knee), and Ja Morant (elbow). Ty Jerome is day-to-day with a thigh injury, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is out for the season with a finger injury.

The Mavericks currently average 114.5 points per game, a figure 3.6 points fewer than the 118.1 points the Grizzlies concede. Conversely, Memphis scores an average of 115.4 points, just 2.5 points less than the 117.9 points Dallas allows to opposing teams.

Tickets for the game are available through Vivid Seats, with prices starting at $16 for upper-level seats. The average ticket price is currently $95, according to Vivid Seats data refreshed as of 1:02 a.m. UTC on February 28, 2026. SeatGeek also offers tickets, with the game scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Local time. Gametime lists super deal tickets in the lower center section for $105, including fees.

Fans interested in group tickets or fan experiences for Dallas Mavericks games can contact the American Airlines Center at 214-747-MAVS (6287).