Tony Allen available vs. Mavericks following 4-game absence

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Tony Allen will be available to play on Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks after sitting out the last four games with a groin injury.

Allen missed the Grizzlies' first three games of the campaign with a knee injury. After returning for the next four, he was then sidelined again because of his groin.

Memphis is only 1-3 on the season when the 34-year-old is on the floor, and 5-2 when he's not.

He's averaging 5.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and two steals in 22 minutes per game.