The Dallas Mavericks defeated the visiting Utah Jazz, 147-97, at American Airlines Center on Wednesday.

A 40-29 first quarter carried Dallas to this wire-to-wire victory, winning all four individual quarters by double-digit margins. They led by at least 25 points for the entirety of the second half and got their lead north of 50 points at times in this blowout win. The Mavericks shot 55 percent from the field and 45 percent from three-point range while holding the Jazz to 40 percent from the field and 36 percent from long range. Dallas also recorded 37 assists to seven turnovers while Utah had 22 assists to 19 turnovers.

The Jazz (7-14) were led by Ochai Agbaji, totaling 21 points and two steals. John Collins compiled 10 points and eight rebounds. Talen Horton-Tucker led the bench with 11 points and two rebounds. Keyonte George had seven points, three rebounds and 11 assists.

The Mavericks (12-8) were led by Luka Doncic, collecting 40 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Kyrie Irving tallied 26 points, three rebounds, four assists and three steals. Derrick Jones amassed 12 points, four rebounds and two blocks, while Dante Exum accrued five points, six rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Tim Hardaway Jr led the bench with 17 points, four rebounds and two assists.

Both teams return to action on Friday, with Dallas traveling to play the Portland Trail Blazers and Utah returning home to face the Los Angeles Clippers.