Dallas @ Memphis picks

Dereck Lively II has averaged 2.9 personal fouls per game on the road this year, ranking in the 93rd percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling. The Mavericks have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Dereck Lively II will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road usually reduces player production in all facets of the game.

The Mavericks have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Naji Marshall stands to see a decline in efficiency in all stat categories on account of playing on the visting team in this contest.

Quentin Grimes has converted 5.4 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 higher than he's put through the net in all games this year. The Mavericks rank as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA while on the road this year. The 8th-most up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 20 games has been the Mavericks. The Mavericks are expected to see an increase in plays today from being pitted against the fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Memphis Grizzlies). Quentin Grimes has sunk 88.8% of his foul shot attempts over the last 15 games, 8.0% higher than he's put through the net overall this year.

Out of all players in the NBA, Dereck Lively II rates in the 98th percentile for shooting performance away from home with a terrific 68.5% rate this year. The Mavericks rank as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA while on the road this year. The 8th-most up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 20 games has been the Mavericks. The Mavericks are expected to see an increase in plays today from being pitted against the fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Memphis Grizzlies).

Quentin Grimes has averaged 1.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games, 0.4 more than he's averaged in all games this season. The 8th-most up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 20 games has been the Mavericks. The Mavericks are expected to see an increase in plays today from being pitted against the fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Memphis Grizzlies).

Out of all players in the NBA, Maxi Kleber ranks in the 21st percentile for three-pointers scored, compiling 0.3 per game this year. This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting PFs have tallied 3.0 3-point attempts per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Grizzlies, creating a challenging matchup. The Mavericks have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Maxi Kleber will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling generally reduces player performance in all facets of the game.