Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks Picks and Predictions April 13th 2025

Grizzlies Aim to Halt Slide, Solidify Play-In Spot vs. Mavericks

The Memphis Grizzlies were once a top-two seed in the Western Conference. Now, they’re clinging to a chance at the No. 7 spot in the play-in tournament and desperately need a win in Sunday’s regular-season finale against the visiting Dallas Mavericks to avoid falling even further.

Memphis (47-34) has unraveled since February, losing six of its last nine and enduring back-to-back second-half meltdowns in recent games against Minnesota and Denver. Interim coach Tuomas Iisalo, thrust into the role midseason, has had his hands full navigating injuries and inconsistency down the stretch.

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“We are playing very competitive teams… There will be a postseason, and it’s very much in our own hands,”

– Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo on the team’s mindset entering the finale.

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The Grizzlies are hoping for a miracle to climb into the No. 7 slot: they must defeat the Mavericks and hope the league-worst Utah Jazz pull off an upset over the Timberwolves. More realistically, Memphis is playing for pride, momentum, and a better matchup in the play-in round.

In Friday’s loss to Denver, Memphis was outscored 14-1 in the final minutes, turning a 108-103 lead into a demoralizing 117-109 defeat. The Grizzlies scored just 14 points in the fourth quarter.

“I thought there were a lot of quality looks for our best offensive players,”

– Iisalo on the offensive struggles late vs. Denver.

Desmond Bane (24 points) and Ja Morant (21) led the scoring in that game, but they’ll need stronger closing execution to avoid another collapse.

The Grizzlies have also been plagued by injuries, most recently losing forward Jaylen Wells (wrist) and key bench piece Brandon Clarke (PCL). These absences have impacted their rotation at the worst time.

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Dallas (39-42), already locked into the play-in, is coming off a dominant 124-102 win over Toronto. Anthony Davis—yes, now with the Mavericks—posted a monster stat line: 23 points, 13 boards, 10 assists, and 7 blocks, easily his best game since arriving in a trade from the Lakers.

“As we get healthy, we’re not that far off,”

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– Mavericks coach Jason Kidd on Dallas’ improving form entering the postseason.

With Davis rounding into form and Dallas building momentum, Memphis has no room for another late-game letdown. Win or lose, the Grizzlies must regroup quickly—the postseason is just days away.