Jazz vs Mavericks
Mon, Dec 15
Final/OT
Jazz
Jazz
(9 - 15)
140
-
133
Mavericks
Mavericks
(10 - 16)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz | 37 | 34 | 21 | 37 | 11 | 140 |
| Mavericks | 43 | 32 | 24 | 30 | 4 | 133 |
Venue: Delta Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Lauri Markkanen
UTA | #23 | F/C
33
16
5
Cooper Flagg
DAL | #32 | F
42
7
6
Smart Game Analysis
Dallas Mavericks has a 54% chance of winning the game
Although the Mavericks are slight favorites due to recent form, the outcome heavily depends on the game-time availability of Anthony Davis given Dallas's extensive injury list.
Key Analysis
- • Dallas is missing key starters Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II, while star forward Anthony Davis is listed as questionable with a calf injury.
- • Utah's Lauri Markkanen is averaging 27.6 points per game and faces a depleted Mavericks frontcourt missing its best rim protectors.
- • The Jazz defense remains a major liability, allowing 118.1 points per game and ranking last in the NBA in blocked shots.
- • Dallas has won four of its last five games, showing resilience and depth despite multiple roster absences.
- • Utah holds a significant rebounding advantage, ranking 5th in the league with 45.6 boards per game compared to Dallas's 43.8.
- • The Mavericks will need a high-scoring performance from rookie Cooper Flagg to compensate for the potential absence of their primary stars.
