Memphis Grizzlies - Dallas Mavericks

Play at dawn between two indifferent groups, those of the Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks.

Memphis Grizzlies:

The team from Tennessee was, as expected, out of goals early. He put the two best players on the market, eventually managing to exchange only center Gasol. Given the feature of their draft pick, which is protected only for the first eight places, one would expect them to enter a tanking process after the end of the trade deadline. However, the team was very competitive, without losing its rugged character. The whole of Memphis is no longer very competitive, having left out many players for the rest of the season. Doubtful and Conley.

Dallas Mavericks:

About the same facts apply to the guests, who, despite making an unexpectedly good start, decided to give up claiming a ticket for the postseason, exchanging the most important Jordan and Barnes. The noticeable difference is found in the clear decision of the organization from Texas to proceed with tanking, in order to keep the protected for positions 1-6 pick of the upcoming draft. 20-5 the incredible negative streak that the Mavericks are running, who confirm their… intentions, as they line up without Hardaway Jr., Doncic, Powell.

Assessment:

Both teams would be defeating their defeat if they were in their hands, but the Dallas Mavericks needed it most, having shown more clearly their intention to tank. Without leader Doncic, I could not help choosing the ace at odds of 1.91 at Goalbet, which I estimate will fall quickly.