Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Jan. 6 | 2024-25 NBA Season

The Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies matchup is one of nine NBA games scheduled on Monday. In the Western Conference, the Mavericks are in a three-way tie for fifth place with the LA Lakers and the LA Clippers (20-15 each). Meanwhile, the Grizzlies are third with a 23-13 record.

This will be the 114th regular season game between the Mavericks and the Grizzlies. It has been a lopsided affair thus far, with the Mavericks winning 76 times and the Grizzlies 37.

Monday's game will be the second of four meetings this season between the two ball clubs. On Dec. 3, the Mavericks secured a 121-116 home victory against the Grizzlies.

Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies: Game details and injury reports

Although the Grizzlies are comfortably above .500, they've lost three of their last four games. In their most recent outing, they were within striking distance but eventually folded against the Golden State Warriors, losing 121-113. With Ja Morant recuperating from his shoulder injury, Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 23 points and nine rebounds.

The Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant (right AC joint sprain), Marcus Smart (right index finger partial extensor hood tear), Santi Aldama (left ankle sprain), Luke Kennard (right hamstring soreness), Vince Wiliams Jr. (right ankle sprain) and GG Jackson II (right fifth metatarsal repair).

Meanwhile, Yuki Kawamura is listed as "probable" as he is dealing with a left AC joint sprain and Desmond Bane (left ankle sprain) is doubtful.

The Mavericks are going through an even worse skid after losing Luka Doncic to a calf strain suffered on Christmas Day. Dallas has lost its last four games, with its most recent defeat coming on Friday against the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Mavericks will be without Luka Doncic (left calf strain), Kyrie Irving (lumbar back sprain) Dante Exum (right wrist surgery), Jazian Gortman (G League) and Kessler Edwards (G League).

Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Jan. 6

Dallas Mavericks starting lineup and depth chart

The Mavericks' starting lineup is expected to feature P.J. Washington, Klay Thompson, Dereck Lively II, Quintin Grimes and Spencer Dinwiddie.

Point Guards	Maxi Kleber	Jaden Hardy	Spencer Dinwiddie
Shooting Guards	Kyrie Irving	Quentin Grimes	Luka Doncic
Small Forwards	Klay Thompson	Naji Marshall	Olivier-Maxence Prosper
Power Forwards	P.J. Washington	Markieff Morris	Dante Exum
Centers	Daniel Gafford	Dereck Lively II	Dwight Powell

Memphis Grizzlies starting lineup and depth chart

The Grizzlies starting lienup is expected to feature Jaren Jackson Jr., Jaylen Wells, Zach Edey, Desmond Bane and Scotty Pippen Jr.

Point Guards	Ja Morant	Scottie Pippen Jr.	Yuki Kawamura
Shooting Guards	Desmond Bane	Luke Kennard	Cam Spencer
Small Forwards	Jaylen Wells	Jake LaRavia	John Konchar
Power Forwards	Jaren Jackson Jr.	Santi Aldama	Brandon Clarke
Centers	Brandon Clarke	Jaren Jackson Jr.	Colin Castleton