Mavericks vs Jazz Final Score: Dallas Falls in Utah, 115-113
A Tough Loss for the Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, 115-113, in a hard-fought game that came down to the final seconds. The Mavericks had a chance to tie the game with a three-pointer in the final seconds, but the shot came up short.
The loss drops the Mavericks to 22-18 on the season, while the Jazz improve to 24-16. It was the Mavericks' second straight loss and their fourth loss in their last five games.
Doncic Leads the Way for the Mavericks
Luka Doncic led the way for the Mavericks with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists. It was Doncic's fourth straight game with at least 30 points. Kristaps Porzingis added 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Spencer Dinwiddie had 19 points and 6 assists.
The Mavericks shot 46.7% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range. They also outrebounded the Jazz 47-35.
Mitchell Leads the Way for the Jazz
Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Jazz with 33 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Lauri Markkanen added 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Jarred Vanderbilt had 15 points and 10 rebounds.
The Jazz shot 47.6% from the field and 34.8% from three-point range. They also outrebounded the Mavericks 47-35.
The Game Was Close Throughout
The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than 10 points. The Jazz took a 10-point lead in the third quarter, but the Mavericks came back to tie the game in the fourth quarter.
The game came down to the final seconds, with the Mavericks having a chance to tie the game with a three-pointer. However, the shot came up short, and the Jazz held on for the win.
The Mavericks Will Look to Bounce Back
The Mavericks will look to bounce back on Friday night when they host the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers are one of the best teams in the Western Conference, so it will be a tough test for the Mavericks.
However, the Mavericks have shown that they can compete with the best teams in the league. They will need to play their best game on Friday night if they want to beat the Clippers.