Lone Star vs. Grind City: Mavericks & Grizzlies Series Info

When Do the Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies Play Next?

Dallas Mavericks tickets and Memphis Grizzlies tickets can be found on their respective team pages, along with schedule information.

Are the Dallas Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies Rivals?

Yes, the Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies are rivals within the Southwest Division of the NBA. In recent years, the rivalry has intensified as the Grizzlies have a standout in Ja Morant, the 2019-20 Rookie of the Year, and the Mavericks have a young star of their own Luka Doncic, the 2018-19 Rookie of the Year.

Who are the Dallas Mavericks’ Biggest Rivals?

Other than the Memphis Grizzlies, the Dallas Mavericks biggest rivals are the Phoenix Suns and the NBA’s other Texas based franchises: the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets.

Who are the Memphis Grizzlies’ Biggest Rivals?

A franchise on the rise in recent years, the Memphis Grizzlies have ignited rivalries with some of the most competitive, championship caliber teams across the NBA. These rivals include the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors and most recently the Los Angeles Lakers.

Game Results Between the Mavericks & Grizzlies

Historically, the Mavericks and the Grizzlies have played 108 regular season games entering the 2024 season, with a lopsided 73-35 winning record favoring the Mavericks. In the 2022-23 season, however, Memphis won three of their four regular season games against the Mavs.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies History

For much of their shared history the Mavs have dominated the Grizzlies, winning 73 of their 108 total regular season games. Add to this the fact that the Mavericks swept the Grizzlies in their only playoff series in 2006, and the question arises: What rivalry?

Enter Ja Morant and Luka Doncic.

All-star point guards Luka Doncic and Ja Morant are opposite ends of the spectrum. At 6 feet 7 inches and 230 pounds, Doncic is a larger, stronger than average point guard with an impeccable basketball IQ and ridiculous shooting and passing accuracy. On the other hand, Morant is a 6 foot 2 inch, lightning fast point guard with unfathomable amplitude and anywhere-on-the-court shooting ability. Both Doncic and Morant are All-Stars who were named NBA Rookie of the Year in their respective first seasons.

During the 2021-22 season Doncic, Jalen Brunson and Spencer Dinwiddie led the Mavericks to the Western Conference Finals, beating out the Grizzlies in three of their last four games. During the 2022-23 season, the Grizzlies, led by Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr, beat out the Mavericks in three of their last four games, ascending to the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

With such back and forth, high stakes gameplay in recent seasons, the Mavericks-Grizzlies rivalry looks ready to blossom in the seasons to come.

Where Do the Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies Play?

The Mavericks’ home court is the sprawling American Airlines Center located at Victory Park in Dallas, Texas. The American Airlines Center is a hub for professional sports in Dallas, serving as home for both the Mavericks and the National Hockey League’s Dallas Stars.

The FedEx Forum is the heart of the Grizzlies franchise. Located on bustling Beale Street in downtown Memphis, the FedEx Forum serves as home arena for both the Grizzlies and the Memphis Tigers’ men’s college basketball team. Moreover, home court advantage is a big deal in Memphis, where raucous hometown fans helped propel the Grizz to an astonishing 35-6 at home record during the 2022-23 season.