Jazz vs Mavericks
Thu, Jan 8
Final
Jazz
Jazz
(12 - 24)
116
-
114
Mavericks
Mavericks
(14 - 23)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz | 34 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 116 |
| Mavericks | 29 | 26 | 34 | 25 | 114 |
Venue: Delta Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Lauri Markkanen
UTA | #23 | F/C
33
7
4
Cooper Flagg
DAL | #32 | F
26
10
8
Smart Game Analysis
Dallas Mavericks has a 68% chance of winning the game
Despite Utah's home-court advantage, the Mavericks' superior interior presence with Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg should overwhelm a Jazz defense that ranks last in the NBA and is missing its primary rim protector.
Key Analysis
- • The Jazz are missing their defensive anchor Walker Kessler due to season-ending shoulder surgery, leaving the paint vulnerable.
- • Dallas forward Anthony Davis, averaging 20.4 points and 11.1 rebounds, presents a mismatch nightmare for Utah's depleted frontcourt.
- • Utah possesses the league's worst Defensive Rating (123.1) and allows a league-high 127.0 points per game.
- • Momentum heavily favors Dallas, who have won two straight games, while the Jazz are reeling from a five-game losing streak.
- • The Mavericks' defense ranks 9th in the league (113.9 rating), significantly better than Utah's 30th-ranked unit.
- • To have a chance, Utah must exploit Dallas's league-worst 3-point shooting (33.4%) by packing the paint and forcing perimeter shots.
