For the Memphis Grizzlies, the relief that comes with snapping a four-game losing streak will be met with the reality of playing the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The defending NBA champs and No. 1 team in the Western Conference will visit Memphis on Sunday in the finale of a four-game homestand for the Grizzlies. Memphis defeated the Dallas Mavericks 118-104 Friday in an NBA Cup game behind contributions from Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., both of whom had struggled during the team's losing streak.

Morant, whose public frustration with coach Tuomas Iisalo's offense had led to a one-game suspension last weekend, had a double-double at halftime and finished with 21 points and 13 assists. Jackson, who attempted only six shots in Wednesday's loss to the Houston Rockets, had 17 points.

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