January 17th - The Mavericks defeated the Jazz 144-122. Klay Thompson was on fire, scoring 26 points and grabbing 6 rebounds, while Marshall contributed 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, becoming key contributors to the team's victory. For the Jazz, Sensab scored 27 points in a losing effort, but it wasn't enough to prevent the team's defeat.

At the start of the game, the Jazz's offense suddenly stalled, experiencing a scoring drought. The Mavericks seized the opportunity to quickly widen the gap, with Klay Thompson coming off the bench and hitting consecutive three-pointers, helping the team gradually build a double-digit lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Mavericks led the Jazz 35-24 . In the second quarter, the Jazz briefly narrowed the gap to single digits through a fast break, but Marshall's consecutive shots stabilized the team's offensive rhythm. At halftime, the Mavericks led 70-50 .

After switching sides, the Mavericks repeatedly created scoring opportunities in the paint and maintained accurate outside shooting, unleashing their offensive firepower. In the third quarter alone, the Mavericks scored a whopping 42 points, completely widening the gap. At the end of the third quarter, the Mavericks led 112-79 . In the final quarter, the Mavericks maintained their offensive intensity while controlling the pace effectively, giving the Jazz no chance to mount a comeback. Ultimately, the Mavericks easily defeated the Jazz 144-122 .

Mavericks player statistics

Klay Thompson had 26 points , 1 rebound , and 6 assists; Marshall had 22 points , 6 rebounds , 4 assists , and 3 steals; Hardy had 19 points , 1 rebound , and 5 assists ; Williams had 18 points , 2 rebounds , and 3 assists ; Martin had 14 points , 5 rebounds , 6 assists , and 3 steals; Earl had 12 points , 7 rebounds , and 2 steals; Cissé had 10 points , 13 rebounds , 2 assists, and 3 blocks; Kelly had 9 points , 1 assist, and 2 steals; Nemhardt had 8 points , 4 rebounds, and 10 assists; Powell had 6 points , 7 rebounds , 2 steals, and 2 blocks .

Jazz player statistics

Sensabo 27 points, 5 rebounds , 1 assist; George 17 points , 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Bailey 15 points , 5 rebounds , 3 assists , 2 steals, 2 blocks; Clayton 15 points , 2 rebounds , 8 assists; Williams 13 points , 6 rebounds; Lee Kyle 12 points , 6 rebounds , 6 assists; Collier 10 points , 5 rebounds , 11 assists; Flipovsky 8 points , 4 rebounds; Hendricks 5 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist