Lauri Markkanen contributed 33 points as the Jazz narrowly defeated the Mavericks 116-114.

January 9th - The Jazz narrowly defeated the Mavericks 116-114. Lauri Markkanen was on fire, scoring 33 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists, becoming the biggest contributor to the Jazz's victory. For the Mavericks, Vrager contributed a well-rounded stat line of 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, but it wasn't enough to lead his team to a comeback win.

The Mavericks started strong, taking a 6- point lead. As the game progressed, the Jazz not only quickly tied the score but also extended their lead to double digits. Late in the quarter, Flagler scored 10 points and hit two three-pointers. At the end of the first quarter, the Jazz led 34-29 . In the second quarter, the Mavericks narrowed the gap to just 2 points. The Jazz then intensified their offense and defense, extending their lead to 14 points. At halftime, the Jazz maintained a 58-55 lead.

After switching sides, the Mavericks relied on consecutive scores from Vrag and Thompson to tie the game and even take a 4- point lead at one point. At the end of the third quarter, the Mavericks held a slight 89-88 lead. In the final quarter, the Mavericks extended their lead to 7 points. In the crucial moments, the Jazz, led by Markkanen's consecutive scores from the outside and inside, quickly tied the game and then took the lead. Ultimately, the Jazz narrowly defeated the Mavericks 116-114 .

Mavericks player statistics

Flagg 26 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists; Thompson 23 points, 3 rebounds , 5 assists; Davis 21 points , 11 rebounds, 4 assists; Marshall 17 points, 2 rebounds , 4 assists; Christie 16 points , 4 rebounds , 3 assists; Nembuhad 7 points, 2 rebounds , 4 assists; Martin 2 points, 5 rebounds; Williams 2 points, 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Gafford 7 rebounds.

Jazz player statistics

Markkanen 33 points , 7 rebounds, 4 assists; George 19 points , 3 rebounds , 7 assists; Sensab 14 points , 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Clayton 12 points , 3 assists; Love 10 points , 10 rebounds , 2 assists; Williams 8 points , 3 rebounds , 4 assists; Flipovski 8 points , 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Collier 7 points, 1 rebound , 6 assists; Hendricks 3 points, 2 rebounds