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Memphis rolls into Dallas on Saturday with a bigger bench than starting lineup, and one of the biggest names out? Jaren Jackson Jr. The Grizzlies, still riding the high from a 137–96 blowout of the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, will have to figure out how to replace their star forward. Underdog NBA confirmed on X, “Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) ruled out Saturday,” adding another key name to Memphis’ growing injury list. Jackson has been quietly productive this season, averaging 17.9 points (52nd in the league) while pulling down 5.3 rebounds (80th) and handing out 1.5 assists (150+) per game. He’s also been efficient, knocking down 47% of his shots (85th), making him a key piece Memphis will sorely miss. The final lineup for tonight shakes out like this: Dallas Mavericks Memphis Grizzlies Brandon Williams Cedric Coward Max Christie Vince Williams Jr. Cooper Flagg Jaylen Wells PJ Washington Jr. Santi Aldama Daniel Gafford Zach Edey (This is a developing story…) 

Memphis heads to Dallas Saturday without Jaren Jackson Jr., raising questions about how the team will navigate another tough matchup.

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Dallas Mavericks	Memphis Grizzlies
Brandon Williams	Cedric Coward
Max Christie	Vince Williams Jr.
Cooper Flagg	Jaylen Wells
PJ Washington Jr.	Santi Aldama
Daniel Gafford	Zach Edey