Mavericks Defeat Jazz, 120-116
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the visiting Utah Jazz, 120-116, at American Airlines Center on Tuesday.

There were seven ties and 17 lead changes in this game, with neither team leading by more than eight points in the second half. With that said, the Mavericks finished the game on a 13-8 run over the closing three minutes to pull out their win. The Mavericks shot 47 percent from the field and 42 percent from three-point range while holding the Jazz to 45 percent from the field and 34 percent from long range. Dallas also doubled up Utah in fastbreak scoring, 24-12.

The Jazz (31-35) were led by Lauri Markkanen, finishing with 33 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals. Talen Horton-Tucker tallied 21 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals. Kelly Olynyk amassed 12 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals. Kris Dunn led the bench with 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

The Mavericks (34-32) were led by Kyrie Irving, collecting 33 points, six rebounds, eight assists and two steals. Luka Doncic tallied 29 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals., Tim Hardaway Jr led the bench with 24 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals. Justin Holiday had 11 points, two rebounds, two assists, two steals and three blocks.

Dallas has to play again on Wednesday, traveling to face the New Orleans Pelicans. As for Utah, they return to action on Thursday in a road matchup with the Orlando Magic.
Posted on: 3/7/2023 9:19 PM
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