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Grizzlies try to end six-game skid in rematch with Mavericks

Nov 18, 2006 - 4:49 PM Memphis (1-7) at Dallas (4-4) 8:30 pm EST

DALLAS (Ticker) -- The Memphis Grizzlies are hoping a change of scenery can help them solve their losing ways.

Hakim Warrick looks to build on Friday's career high in points as the Grizzlies try to halt a season-long six-game losing streak Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks in the second contest of a home-and-home series.

In his second season, Warrick has been called upon to provide some of the offensive punch Memphis needs while Pau Gasol recovers from a broken left foot. He made 10-of-16 shots and scored 26 points for the Grizzlies in Friday's 115-103 loss to Dallas.

After being swept by Dallas in last spring's playoff series, Memphis fell to 3-19 at home against the Mavericks. The Grizzlies have also struggled here, dropping 18 of 22 meetings.

Erick Dampier recorded his second straight double-double for Dallas with 22 points - on 8-of-11 shooting - and a season-high 15 rebounds. It was his highest point total since joining the Mavericks in 2004.

Dirk Nowitzki scored 14 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Jerry Stackhouse added 19 and Jason Terry 15 for the Mavericks, who had a 40-25 edge in scoring in the final period.

After dropping its first four games of the season, the defending Western Conference champions can top the .500 mark for the first time this season.