The Utah Jazz defeated the visiting Dallas Mavericks, 127-90, at Delta Center on Monday.

While there were nine lead changes through the opening 10 minutes, Utah never relinquished the lead after a 37-26 first quarter. They actually outscored Dallas in the second half, 65-35, getting their lead up to 39 points at times. The Jazz shot 51 percent from the field while holding the Mavericks below 40 percent shooting. Utah out-rebounded Dallas, 63-46, while out-assisting them, 37-27. Their bench also dominated, getting 56 points, 32 rebounds and 20 assists from their bench, while Dallas got 37 points, 16 rebounds and five assists from their bench.

The Mavericks (19-15) were led by Luka Doncic, collecting 19 points, six rebounds and 14 assists. Kyrie Irving amassed 14 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Dereck Lively totaled 10 points, six rebounds and two assists. Jaden Hardy led the bench with 17 points and three rebounds. No other player had more than six points, four rebounds or three assists.

The Jazz (15-19) were led by Simone Fontecchio, finishing with 24 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals. Lauri Markkanen generated 17 points and four rebounds. John Collins collected 15 points and five rebounds. Jordan Clarkson led the bench with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, while Walker Kessler had 11 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks.

Both teams return to action on Wednesday against bad teams, with Utah staying home to play the Detroit Pistons and Dallas returning home to face the Portland Trail Blazers.