Utah Jazz Fall to Mavericks 112-100 at American Airlines Center

A Hard-Fought Effort Ends in Defeat

The Utah Jazz traveled to Dallas on Friday, November 6, 2026, hoping to find consistency against the Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Despite a competitive offensive showing from Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George, the visiting team could not sustain their lead through all four quarters. The final score stood at 112-100 in favor of Dallas, dropping Utah’s record to 1-8 on the season.

Early Exchanges and First Half Dynamics

The contest began with a back-and-forth offensive display. Lauri Markkanen opened the scoring for Utah with a three-point jumper assisted by Keyonte George. The Mavericks responded quickly, with Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington exchanging baskets. By the end of the first quarter, the teams were tied at 28-28 after Utah edged ahead briefly in the final moments.

The second quarter saw continued intensity. Keyonte George extended his point total with several key shots, including a three-pointer assisted by Brice Sensabaugh. P.J. Washington kept Dallas within striking distance, finishing the half with significant scoring contributions. The half concluded with the score tied at 57-57, setting the stage for a decisive second-half performance.

The Third Quarter Turnaround

Dallas took control in the third quarter, outscoring Utah 32-19 to seize momentum. Cooper Flagg was instrumental in this shift, contributing seven assists and adding crucial points from the free-throw line and the field. Kyrie Irving also made his presence felt, driving to the basket and hitting pull-up jumpers.

Utah struggled to match Dallas’s efficiency during this stretch. Despite Markkanen’s continued scoring, the Jazz could not prevent the Mavericks from building a double-digit lead heading into the final period. The third-quarter surge effectively changed the trajectory of the game.

Closing Out the Game

In the fourth quarter, Dallas maintained its defensive pressure while continuing to score. Darryn Peterson provided key points for Utah, but it was not enough to close the gap. Walter Clayton Jr. added scoring for the Jazz, but the Mavericks’ balanced attack proved too much.

P.J. Washington led all scorers with 26 points for Dallas. Cooper Flagg orchestrated the offense with seven assists, while Morez Johnson Jr. dominated the glass with 17 rebounds. For Utah, Lauri Markkanen scored 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and Keyonte George dished out nine assists.

The Mavericks improved their record to 5-4, while the Jazz fell to 1-8. The game drew an attendance of 19,568 at the American Airlines Center.

Sources

ESPN