Jazz Snap 5-Game Skid in 116-114 Win Over Mavericks

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen scored 33 points to lead his team to a 116-114 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, snapping a five-game losing streak for the home side.

The Jazz, who entered the contest with a 12-24 record and 13th place standing in the Western Conference, overcame a late deficit to secure their second win against Dallas this season. Markkanen shot 14 of 26 from the field, adding seven rebounds and four assists. Guard Keyonte George contributed 19 points and seven assists, helping Utah close out the game on a decisive 16-4 run. With 4:39 remaining, the Mavericks held a 107-100 lead, but the Jazz responded aggressively, pulling ahead 116-111 with 29 seconds left to seal the win.

The Mavericks, sitting at 14-23 and 11th in the West, saw strong efforts from rookie Cooper Flagg, who tallied 26 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Klay Thompson added 23 points, but Dallas struggled with 20 turnovers and has now lost five of its last seven games. The teams' previous matchup on December 16 ended in a 140-133 overtime victory for Utah, highlighted by George's 37 points and Flagg's 42.