US EditionCooper Flagg Just Misses Triple-Double in Mavs’ Loss
Utah Jazz ended a five-game losing streak by outscoring Dallas Mavericks 64-46 in the paint, with Markkanen scoring 33 points and seven rebounds.
- On Jan. 8, 2026, the Utah Jazz beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-114 in Salt Lake City, ending a five-game skid.
- Utah's willingness to attack the rim early led to 24 of its first-quarter 34 points in paint scoring, while Cody Williams' dunks helped spark a 22-6 surge for a 27-17 lead.
- With 4:39 left, Dallas led 107-100 after Max Christie's 3-pointer, but Utah scored on seven of its final nine possessions and had Dallas scoreless for nearly four minutes to secure the win.
- Key contributors for the Mavericks included Naji Marshall and Christie with back-to-back 3-pointers, as both teams prepare for Saturday games — Mavericks at Chicago and Jazz host Charlotte.
- Markkanen's second-quarter burst showed his impact as the 53-39 lead was the largest margin, while Keyonte George added 19 points and seven assists for support.
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In the NBA, the Utah Jazz (13-24) defeated the Dallas Mavericks (14-24) 116:114 (34:29, 24:26, 30:34, 28:25). Finnish prodigy Lauri Markkanen and first overall pick Cooper Flagg shone in the duel between the neighbors in the standings.
Boston Herald
Independent EspañolSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored 33 points and captured seven rebounds so that Utah Jazz would leave behind a five-loss follow-up to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday 116-114. Keyonte George added 19 points and seven assists. Brice Sensabaugh scored 14 units and Kevin Love contributed ten points and ten rebounds. Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 29 points, ten rebounds and eight assists. Klay Thompson hit six triples and scored 23 points …
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Lauri Markkanen scores 33, rallies the Jazz to a 116-114 win over the Mavericks
Lauri Markkanen had 33 points and seven rebounds and the Utah Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak with a 116-114 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.
The Dallas Mavericks suffered a double defeat on Friday night in Salt Lake City. They were left without a win against Utah (114:116) and also lost to Anth…
Markkanen's 33-Points Lead Utah Jazz to Narrow Victory Over Dallas Mavericks
Key Takeaways: Utah Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak with a 116-114 win against the Dallas Mavericks Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 33 points and seven rebounds Utah converted 21 Dallas turnovers into 25 points and outscored the Mavericks 64-46 in the paint Match Overview Lauri Markkanen delivered an outstanding individual performance, recording 33 […] The post Markkanen’s 33-Points Lead Utah Jazz to Narrow Victory Over Dallas Mavericks…
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