Mavericks vs Jazz
Sat, Jan 17
Final
Mavericks
Mavericks
(16 - 26)
138
-
120
Jazz
Jazz
(14 - 27)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavericks | 42 | 29 | 35 | 32 | 138 |
| Jazz | 29 | 30 | 35 | 26 | 120 |
Venue: American Airlines Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Brandon Williams
DAL | #10 | G
22
4
5
Keyonte George
UTA | #3 | G
29
1
6
Smart Game Analysis
Dallas Mavericks has a 65% chance of winning the game
Despite missing key stars like Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis, the Mavericks are poised to repeat their recent dominant performance against a Jazz team lacking its best player and defensive anchor.
Key Analysis
- • Utah is severely handicapped without Lauri Markkanen (illness) and Walker Kessler (shoulder), removing their top scorer and rim protector.
- • Dallas just exploited Utah's league-worst defense (127.4 PPG allowed) for 144 points in their last meeting two days ago.
- • Klay Thompson is in rhythm after scoring 26 points in the previous matchup, compensating for the Mavericks' injury absences.
- • The Jazz have lost 8 of their last 10 games, indicating a significant lack of momentum coming into this road game.
- • Dallas has a strong historical advantage at home against the Jazz, having won the last blowout meeting by 22 points.
- • To pull off an upset, the Jazz will need an explosive scoring night from Keyonte George to offset their defensive liabilities.
