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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks Injury Report April 18, 2025 – Major Updates on Anthony Davis and Ja Morant as Two Teams Play for No. 8 Seed

Grizzlies routed the Mavs 132-87 in the regular season finale last week.

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The Memphis Grizzlies will host the Dallas Mavericks in the final round of the Play-In Tournament on Friday night. The winner of this game will clinch the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoff series. The Grizzlies had a 3-1 advantage over the Mavs in the 2024-25 regular-season series.

Memphis got an opportunity to take the No. 7 seed, but the Curry-Butler duo spoiled their party. The midseason firing of their head coach and a poor run of form in the final phase of the season made an impact on their seeding. The Grizzlies hold the home-court advantage in this game, and with a 26-15 record at FedEx Forum this season, they are a slightly better side.

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On the flip side, the Mavericks outclassed the Kings in their Play-In opener 120-106, courtesy of a second-quarter outburst. Dallas, the runner-up of last season, dropped its best performance to step closer towards the playoffs. However, this matchup won’t be easy, as the Grizzlies routed the Mavs 132-87 in the regular season finale last week.

Grizzlies vs. Mavericks Injury Report

Time: Friday, Apr. 18 | 9:30 p.m. ET
Venue: FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN
Local TV: ESPN | Live Stream: fubo

Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report

Ja Morant: Questionable
Zyon Pullin: Out
Jaylen Wells: Out
Brandon Clarke: Out

The Memphis Grizzlies will have the same roster that played against the Warriors. Ja Morant is listed as questionable after rolling his ankle during the Grizzlies’ loss to the Warriors on Tuesday. Morant returned to the game in the fourth quarter, but was not his usual self. Memphis star did not practice on Thursday due to an ankle injury, but intended to play step up for the do-or-die clash at home.

Zyon Pullin (knee), Jaylen Wells (wrist, concussion) and Brandon Clarke (right knee) will be sidelined for Friday’s contest.

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Dallas Mavericks Injury Report

Anthony Davis: Probable
Brandon Williams: Probable
Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Out
Kyrie Irving: Out

The Dallas Mavericks will have a healthy roster on Friday as their two players have been upgraded to probable. Brandon Williams, who was questionable against the Kings due to a left oblique strain, is listed as probable for Friday’s matchup. Anthony Davis will be probable against the Grizzlies.

Dallas Mavericks Injury Report vs. Memphis Grizzlies:

Anthony Davis: Probable (Left Adductor Strain)
Brandon Williams: Probable (Left Oblique Strain)
Kyrie Irving: Out (Left Knee Surgery)
Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Out (Right Wrist Surgery)
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) April 17, 2025

Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Wrist) and Kyrie Irving (Knee) remains out for the remainder of the season.

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.