Game ID: 22400304
Dallas Mavericks @ Utah Jazz
Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET
Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
UTA 22 27 27 18 94DAL 40 16 30 20 106
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Welcome to the scouting desk. The coffee is cold, the film is play-by-play, and somebody has to explain what happened.
Every game has a hinge — a stretch where it was decided, usually while everyone was watching something else. Start where the evidence lives: the Lineups' face-offs say which five actually won their minutes; the Possessions ledger says who ran ahead of the night's own pace; the Shot Chart says where the points really came from, which is rarely where the highlights were. When all three agree, that is the story. When they don't — that is why this desk has a chair.
UTA availability going into 11/21 · 1 day's restOUT Kessler missed 5 since 11/12, out tonight
OUT Hendricks missed 11 since 10/29, out tonight
OUT Sensabaugh missed 4 since 11/14, returns tonight: 22 min (109% of 20)
OUT Mykhailiuk missed 2 since 11/17, out tonight
OUT Potter missed 14 since 10/23, out tonight
OUT Tshiebwe missed 14 since 10/23, out tonight
OUT Mills missed 5 since 11/12, out tonight
NEW Filipowski 21 to 26 min over the last 5
UTA availability going into 11/23 · 1 day's restOUT Kessler missed 6 since 11/12, returns tonight: 35 min (117% of 30)
OUT Hendricks missed 12 since 10/29, out tonight
OUT Mykhailiuk missed 3 since 11/17, out tonight
OUT Potter missed 15 since 10/23, out tonight
OUT Tshiebwe missed 15 since 10/23, out tonight
OUT Mills missed 6 since 11/12, out tonight
BACK Sensabaugh back 11/21 after 4, 22 min since (109% of 20)
UTA availability going into 11/26 · 2 days' restOUT Hendricks missed 13 since 10/29, out tonight
OUT Mykhailiuk missed 4 since 11/17, out tonight
OUT Potter missed 16 since 10/23, out tonight
OUT Tshiebwe missed 16 since 10/23, out tonight
OUT Mills missed 7 since 11/12, out tonight
BACK Kessler back 11/23 after 6, 35 min since (117% of 30)
BACK Sensabaugh back 11/21 after 4, 22 min since (109% of 20)
UTA availability going into 11/27 · back-to-backOUT Hendricks missed 14 since 10/29, out tonight
OUT Filipowski missed 2 since 11/23, out tonight
OUT Mykhailiuk missed 5 since 11/17, returns tonight: 21 min (107% of 20)
OUT Potter missed 17 since 10/23, returns tonight: 32 min (172% of 19)
OUT Tshiebwe missed 17 since 10/23, returns tonight: 16 min (86% of 18)
OUT Mills missed 8 since 11/12, out tonight
BACK Kessler back 11/23 after 6, 32 min since (106% of 30)
BACK Sensabaugh back 11/21 after 4, 24 min since (120% of 20)
UTA availability going into 11/30 · 2 days' restOUT Clarkson missed 2 since 11/26, out tonight
OUT Hendricks missed 15 since 10/29, out tonight
OUT Williams missed 2 since 11/26, out tonight
OUT Filipowski missed 3 since 11/23, out tonight
OUT Mills missed 9 since 11/12, out tonight
BACK Kessler back 11/23 after 6, 31 min since (105% of 30)
BACK Sensabaugh back 11/21 after 4, 25 min since (122% of 20)
BACK Mykhailiuk back 11/27 after 5, 21 min since (107% of 20)
BACK Potter back 11/27 after 17, 32 min since (172% of 19)
BACK Tshiebwe back 11/27 after 17, 16 min since (86% of 18)
NEW Sexton 28 to 33 min over the last 5
UTA availability going into 12/01 · back-to-backOUT Clarkson missed 3 since 11/26, out tonight
OUT Hendricks missed 16 since 10/29, out tonight
OUT Williams missed 3 since 11/26, out tonight
OUT Filipowski missed 4 since 11/23, out tonight
OUT Mills missed 10 since 11/12, out tonight
BACK Kessler back 11/23 after 6, 31 min since (103% of 30)
BACK Sensabaugh back 11/21 after 4, 24 min since (120% of 20)
BACK Mykhailiuk back 11/27 after 5, 21 min since (107% of 20)
BACK Potter back 11/27 after 17, 22 min since (120% of 19)
BACK Tshiebwe back 11/27 after 17, 16 min since (86% of 18)
UTA availability going into 12/03 · 1 day's restOUT Clarkson missed 4 since 11/26, out tonight
OUT Hendricks missed 17 since 10/29, out tonight
OUT Williams missed 4 since 11/26, out tonight
OUT Filipowski missed 5 since 11/23, out tonight
OUT Mykhailiuk missed 2 since 11/30, returns tonight: 12 min (61% of 20)
OUT Tshiebwe missed 2 since 11/30, out tonight
OUT Mills missed 11 since 11/12, out tonight
BACK Kessler back 11/23 after 6, 32 min since (106% of 30)
BACK Potter back 11/27 after 17, 20 min since (108% of 19)
NEW Sexton 28 to 34 min over the last 5
UTA availability going into 12/06 · 2 days' restOUT Clarkson missed 5 since 11/26, out tonight
OUT Hendricks missed 18 since 10/29, out tonight
OUT Williams missed 5 since 11/26, out tonight
OUT Filipowski missed 6 since 11/23, out tonight
OUT Tshiebwe missed 3 since 11/30, out tonight
OUT Mills missed 12 since 11/12, out tonight
BACK Mykhailiuk back 11/27 after 5, 17 min since (84% of 20)
BACK Potter back 11/27 after 17, 20 min since (108% of 19)
UTA availability going into 12/08 · 1 day's restOUT Clarkson missed 6 since 11/26, out tonight
OUT Hendricks missed 19 since 10/29, out tonight
OUT Williams missed 6 since 11/26, out tonight
OUT Filipowski missed 7 since 11/23, returns tonight: 10 min (47% of 21)
OUT Tshiebwe missed 4 since 11/30, out tonight
OUT Mills missed 13 since 11/12, out tonight
BACK Mykhailiuk back 11/27 after 5, 18 min since (92% of 20)
BACK Potter back 11/27 after 17, 22 min since (116% of 19)
DAL availability going into 11/22 · 2 days' restOUT Edwards missed 6 since 11/10, out tonight
BACK Washington back 11/16 after 5, 24 min since (75% of 32)
BACK Lively II back 11/12 after 4, 22 min since (95% of 23)
BACK Kleber back 11/14 after 9, 15 min since (80% of 19)
BACK Williams back 11/16 after 4, 4 min since (27% of 15)
BACK Prosper back 11/16 after 2, 5 min since (49% of 11)
DAL availability going into 11/24 · 1 day's restOUT Edwards missed 7 since 11/10, out tonight
BACK Washington back 11/16 after 5, 27 min since (84% of 32)
BACK Kleber back 11/14 after 9, 14 min since (75% of 19)
BACK Williams back 11/16 after 4, 4 min since (27% of 15)
BACK Prosper back 11/16 after 2, 5 min since (49% of 11)
DAL availability going into 11/25 · back-to-backOUT Dončić missed 2 since 11/22, out tonight
OUT Edwards missed 8 since 11/10, out tonight
OUT Williams missed 2 since 11/22, out tonight
OUT Prosper missed 2 since 11/22, returns tonight: 4 min (38% of 11)
OUT Powell missed 2 since 11/22, out tonight
BACK Washington back 11/16 after 5, 30 min since (92% of 32)
DAL availability going into 11/27 · 1 day's restOUT Dončić missed 3 since 11/22, out tonight
OUT Edwards missed 9 since 11/10, out tonight
OUT Williams missed 3 since 11/22, out tonight
OUT Powell missed 3 since 11/22, returns tonight: 7 min (67% of 10)
BACK Prosper back 11/25 after 2, 4 min since (38% of 11)
DAL availability going into 11/30 · 2 days' restOUT Dončić missed 4 since 11/22, out tonight
OUT Thompson missed 2 since 11/25, out tonight
OUT Edwards missed 10 since 11/10, returns tonight: 1 min (8% of 15)
OUT Williams missed 4 since 11/22, out tonight
BACK Prosper back 11/25 after 2, 4 min since (38% of 11)
BACK Powell back 11/27 after 3, 7 min since (67% of 10)
DAL availability going into 12/01 · back-to-backOUT Dončić missed 5 since 11/22, returns tonight: 36 min (102% of 36)
OUT Thompson missed 3 since 11/25, out tonight
OUT Williams missed 5 since 11/22, out tonight
BACK Edwards back 11/30 after 10, 1 min since (8% of 15)
BACK Prosper back 11/25 after 2, 3 min since (25% of 11)
BACK Powell back 11/27 after 3, 4 min since (40% of 10)
NEW Grimes 23 to 28 min over the last 4
DAL availability going into 12/03 · 1 day's restOUT Thompson missed 4 since 11/25, returns tonight: 20 min (75% of 27)
OUT Williams missed 6 since 11/22, out tonight
BACK Dončić back 12/01 after 5, 36 min since (102% of 36)
BACK Edwards back 11/30 after 10, 1 min since (8% of 15)
BACK Prosper back 11/25 after 2, 3 min since (26% of 11)
BACK Powell back 11/27 after 3, 8 min since (78% of 10)
NEW Dinwiddie 27 to 32 min over the last 5
NEW Grimes 23 to 30 min over the last 4
DAL availability going into 12/05 · 1 day's restOUT Marshall missed 2 since 12/01, out tonight
OUT Edwards missed 2 since 12/01, out tonight
OUT Williams missed 7 since 11/22, out tonight
BACK Dončić back 12/01 after 5, 38 min since (108% of 36)
BACK Thompson back 12/03 after 4, 20 min since (75% of 27)
BACK Prosper back 11/25 after 2, 3 min since (26% of 11)
BACK Powell back 11/27 after 3, 8 min since (78% of 10)
NEW Grimes 23 to 28 min over the last 4
DAL availability going into 12/07 · 1 day's restOUT Marshall missed 3 since 12/01, out tonight
OUT Edwards missed 3 since 12/01, out tonight
OUT Williams missed 8 since 11/22, out tonight
BACK Dončić back 12/01 after 5, 36 min since (102% of 36)
BACK Thompson back 12/03 after 4, 21 min since (76% of 27)
BACK Powell back 11/27 after 3, 8 min since (85% of 10)
I Know — the desk, before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Utah comes in 1-4 over its last five, scoring 115 a night and allowing 121, shooting 47 percent and 38 from three, 20 free throws a game; Markkanen at 25 and Sexton at 22 a game. It has won the glass by 6 a night. Without Clarkson (2 straight), Hendricks (15 straight), Williams (2 straight). 2 days' rest. Dallas comes in 4-1 over its last five, scoring 126 a night and allowing 113, shooting 50 percent and 40 from three, 24 free throws a game; Irving at 24 and Marshall at 21 a game. It has won the glass by 7 a night. Without Dončić (4 straight), Thompson (2 straight), Edwards (10 straight). 2 days' rest.
So: Dallas wins, on the road, and the game turns on the defense, Dallas allowing 113 a night to Utah's 121 and the turnovers, Utah giving it away 17 times a game to Dallas's 13. Call it Dallas 119, Utah 114.
11/21 @ SAS 118-126 — UTA notes
UTA lost 118-126. UTA took 10 more shots (98 to 88), fed by 12 offensive rebounds, but shot 42% to SAS's 47%, 13 of 45 from three, and got to the line 26 times to SAS's 46. Markkanen led with 27 (8 of 17, 3 of 10 from three, 8 of 8 at the line); George added 19, J. Collins 18. Q1 was theirs, 32-17, but the other 3 periods went 109-86 against them. They led by as many as 20. Markkanen's -19 in 33 minutes was the worst on the floor.
11/23 vs NYK 121-106 — UTA notes
UTA won 121-106. UTA shot 51% (44 of 87) to NYK's 39%, 19 of 34 from three, and went to the line 19 times to NYK's 12 — 14 points from the stripe to their 11. UTA turned it over 18 times to NYK's 9, and NYK turned those into 10 steals. The glass went 52-40 for them. Markkanen led with 34 (11 of 15, 5 of 8 from three, 7 of 8 at the line); Sexton added 25, Collins 20. The hinge was Q2, 38-23: from level to 15 ahead, and the lead reached 19. Kessler was the night's best plus/minus at +34.
11/26 vs SAS 115-128 — UTA notes
UTA lost 115-128. UTA shot 51% (43 of 84) to SAS's 48%, 13 of 35 from three, and got to the line 20 times to SAS's 26. UTA turned it over 21 times to SAS's 10, and SAS turned those into 12 steals. George led with 26 (9 of 16, 6 of 12 from three); Collins added 20, Sexton 20. Q1 was theirs, 35-32, but the other 3 periods went 96-80 against them. Markkanen's -18 in 33 minutes was the worst on the floor.
11/27 vs DEN 103-122 — UTA notes
UTA lost 103-122. UTA shot 42% (38 of 90) to DEN's 55%, 16 of 43 from three. UTA turned it over 18 times to DEN's 10, and DEN turned those into 10 steals. Sexton led with 26 (9 of 16, 2 of 5 from three, 6 of 7 at the line); George added 23, Kessler 16. Q4 was theirs, 27-22, the deficit cut from 24 to 19, but the other 3 periods went 100-76 against them. They led by as many as 12. George's -19 in 35 minutes was the worst on the floor.
11/30 vs DAL 94-106 — UTA notes
UTA lost 94-106. UTA shot 36% (34 of 95) to DAL's 46%, 9 of 39 from three, and went to the line 21 times to DAL's 15 — 17 points from the stripe to their 9. Markkanen led with 19 (7 of 20, 2 of 11 from three); Kessler added 18, Collins 16. Q2 was theirs, 27-16, the deficit cut from 18 to 7, but the other 3 periods went 90-67 against them. Markkanen's -17 in 34 minutes was the worst on the floor.
12/01 vs LAL — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Utah comes in 1-4 over its last five, scoring 110 a night and allowing 118, shooting 44 percent and 36 from three, 21 free throws a game; Markkanen at 24 and Sexton at 20 a game. That is 3 straight losses. It has won the glass by 5 a night. Without Clarkson (3 straight), Hendricks (16 straight), Williams (3 straight). Second night of a back-to-back. The Lakers come in 1-4 over their last five, scoring 106 a night and allowing 115, shooting 48 percent and 34 from three, 19 free throws a game; Davis at 22 and James at 19 a game. They have lost the glass by 5 a night. Without Hayes (2 straight), Vanderbilt (13 straight). One day's rest.
So: The Lakers win, on the road, and the game turns on the glass, where Utah has been plus-5 a night and the Lakers minus-5 and the turnovers, Utah giving it away 17 times a game to the Lakers' 13. Call it the Lakers 114, Utah 113, Utah keeping it close.
12/03 @ OKC — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
OKC comes in 4-1 over its last five, scoring 112 a night and allowing 104, shooting 46 percent and 34 from three, 23 free throws a game; Gilgeous-Alexander at 34 and Jal. Williams at 22 a game. Without Holmgren (10 straight), Caruso (4 straight). One day's rest. Utah comes in 1-4 over its last five, scoring 107 a night and allowing 113, shooting 46 percent and 37 from three, 19 free throws a game; Markkanen at 22 and Sexton at 20 a game. That is 4 straight losses. It has won the glass by 6 a night. Without Clarkson (4 straight), Hendricks (17 straight), Williams (4 straight). One day's rest.
So: OKC wins, and the game turns on the turnovers, Utah giving it away 17 times a game to OKC's 12 and the glass, where Utah has been plus-6 a night and OKC minus-1. Call it OKC 116, Utah 104, OKC by 12.
12/06 @ POR — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Portland comes in 1-4 over its last five, scoring 113 a night and allowing 123, shooting 48 percent and 35 from three, 19 free throws a game; Ayton at 19 and Simons at 18 a game. It has lost the glass by 5 a night. Without Henderson (3 straight), Thybulle (22 straight), Clingan (5 straight). 2 days' rest. Utah comes in 0-5 over its last five, scoring 104 a night and allowing 119, shooting 46 percent and 34 from three, 19 free throws a game; Sexton at 18 and Collins at 18 a game. That is 5 straight losses. Without Clarkson (5 straight), Hendricks (18 straight), Williams (5 straight). 2 days' rest.
So: Portland wins, and the game turns on the glass, where Utah has been plus-4 a night and Portland minus-5 and the turnovers, Utah giving it away 20 times a game to Portland's 14. Call it Portland 116, Utah 111.
12/08 @ SAC — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Sacramento comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 120 a night and allowing 116, shooting 48 percent and 38 from three, 25 free throws a game; DeRozan at 23 and Sabonis at 22 a game. Without Lyles (6 straight). One day's rest. Utah comes in 1-4 over its last five, scoring 110 a night and allowing 113, shooting 47 percent and 35 from three, 20 free throws a game; Collins at 18 and Markkanen at 18 a game. It has won the glass by 9 a night. Without Clarkson (6 straight), Hendricks (19 straight), Williams (6 straight). One day's rest.
So: Sacramento wins, and the game turns on the glass, where Utah has been plus-9 a night and Sacramento minus-1 and the turnovers, Utah giving it away 18 times a game to Sacramento's 13. Call it Sacramento 118, Utah 111.
11/22 @ DEN 123-120 — DAL notes
DAL won 123-120. DAL shot 51% (46 of 91) to DEN's 48%, 10 of 27 from three. Marshall led with 26 (11 of 15, 3 of 4 from three); Washington added 22, Irving 19. The hinge was Q2, 40-22: a lead of 2 became 20, and the lead reached 24. Thompson was the night's best plus/minus at +9.
11/24 @ MIA 118-123 — DAL notes
DAL lost 118-123 in 1 overtime. DAL shot 42% (44 of 105) to MIA's 43%, 10 of 40 from three. Irving led with 27 (9 of 21, 3 of 12 from three, 6 of 7 at the line); Washington added 21, Marshall 20. Q4 was theirs, 30-25, the deficit cut from 5 to 0, but the other 4 periods went 98-88 against them. Marshall's -18 in 30 minutes was the worst on the floor.
11/25 @ ATL 129-119 — DAL notes
DAL won 129-119. DAL shot 50% (47 of 94) to ATL's 48%, 16 of 35 from three, and went to the line 22 times to ATL's 16 — 19 points from the stripe to their 14. The glass went 51-39 for them. Irving led with 32 (11 of 28, 6 of 13 from three); Hardy added 23, Dinwiddie 22. The hinge was Q4, 33-24: a lead of 1 became 10. DAL trailed 61-67 at the half and won the second half 68-52. Kleber was the night's best plus/minus at +15.
11/27 vs NYK 129-114 — DAL notes
DAL won 129-114. DAL shot 56% (48 of 85) to NYK's 47%, 17 of 33 from three, and got to the line 21 times to NYK's 30. DAL turned it over 13 times to NYK's 8, and NYK turned those into 9 steals. The glass went 43-33 for them. Marshall led with 24 (10 of 17, 2 of 6 from three); Irving added 23, Dinwiddie 21. The hinge was Q1, 28-15: from level to 13 ahead, and the lead reached 24. Grimes was the night's best plus/minus at +16.
11/30 @ UTA 106-94 — DAL notes
DAL won 106-94. DAL shot 46% (41 of 90) to UTA's 36%, 15 of 39 from three, and got to the line 15 times to UTA's 21. Irving led with 30 (11 of 25, 6 of 13 from three); Grimes added 24, Washington 16. The hinge was Q1, 40-22: from level to 18 ahead. Irving was the night's best plus/minus at +17.
12/01 @ POR — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Portland comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 104 a night and allowing 113, shooting 41 percent and 31 from three, 21 free throws a game; Simons at 18 and Sharpe at 17 a game. It has lost the glass by 4 a night. Without Grant (2 straight), Thybulle (20 straight), Clingan (3 straight). One day's rest. Dallas comes in 4-1 over its last five, scoring 121 a night and allowing 114, shooting 49 percent and 39 from three, 22 free throws a game; Irving at 26 and Marshall at 19 a game. That is 3 straight wins. It has won the glass by 4 a night. Without Dončić (5 straight), Thompson (3 straight). Second night of a back-to-back.
So: Dallas wins, on the road, and the game turns on the glass, where Dallas has been plus-4 a night and Portland minus-4 and the arc, Dallas at 39 percent from three to Portland's 31. Call it Dallas 114, Portland 111, Portland keeping it close.
12/03 vs MEM — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Dallas comes in 4-1 over its last five, scoring 124 a night and allowing 116, shooting 49 percent and 42 from three, 22 free throws a game; Irving at 28 and Grimes at 19 a game. That is 4 straight wins. Without Thompson (4 straight). One day's rest. Memphis comes in 5-0 over its last five, scoring 130 a night and allowing 114, shooting 53 percent and 37 from three, 23 free throws a game; Morant at 23 and Jackson Jr. at 21 a game. That is 5 straight wins. It has won the glass by 7 a night. Without Edey (7 straight), Williams Jr. (6 straight). One day's rest.
So: Memphis wins, on the road, and the game turns on the glass, where Memphis has been plus-7 a night and Dallas plus-3 and the arc, Dallas at 42 percent from three to Memphis's 37. Call it Memphis 119, Dallas 118, Dallas keeping it close.
12/05 @ WAS — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Washington comes in 0-5 over its last five, scoring 102 a night and allowing 121, shooting 43 percent and 26 from three, 25 free throws a game; Poole at 17 and Brogdon at 16 a game. That is 5 straight losses. Without Kuzma (2 straight), Champagnie (9 straight). One day's rest. Dallas comes in 5-0 over its last five, scoring 124 a night and allowing 115, shooting 51 percent and 45 from three, 26 free throws a game; Irving at 24 and Grimes at 20 a game. That is 5 straight wins. It has won the glass by 4 a night. Without Marshall (2 straight), Edwards (2 straight). One day's rest.
So: Dallas wins, on the road, and the game turns on the arc, Dallas at 45 percent from three to Washington's 26 and the glass, where Dallas has been plus-4 a night and Washington minus-2. Call it Dallas 120, Washington 110, Dallas by 10.
12/07 @ TOR — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Toronto comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 113 a night and allowing 114, shooting 49 percent and 35 from three, 20 free throws a game; Barrett at 26 and Barnes at 22 a game. It has won the glass by 5 a night. Without Quickley (12 straight). One day's rest. Dallas comes in 5-0 over its last five, scoring 126 a night and allowing 111, shooting 52 percent and 47 from three, 27 free throws a game; Dončić at 31 and Irving at 22 a game. That is 5 straight wins. It has won the glass by 6 a night. Without Marshall (3 straight), Edwards (3 straight). One day's rest.
So: Dallas wins, on the road, and the game turns on the arc, Dallas at 47 percent from three to Toronto's 35 and the line, where Dallas takes 27 free throws a game to Toronto's 20. Call it Dallas 118, Toronto 113.
Who is who
the initials in the Players column
UTABS B. Sensabaugh
CS C. Sexton
DE D. Eubanks
IC I. Collier
JC J. Collins
JJ J. Juzang
KG K. George
LM L. Markkanen
MP M. Potter
WK W. Kessler
DALDG D. Gafford
DL D. Lively II
JG J. Gortman
JH J. Hardy
KI K. Irving
MK M. Kleber
NM N. Marshall
PW P. Washington
QG Q. Grimes
SD S. Dinwiddie
UTA/DAL the team itself, not a player
-- the feed named nobody
What
What happened
the codes in the Events column
M2 / M3 made 2 / made 3
X2 / X3 missed 2 / missed 3
FT / X1 free throw made / missed
AST assist
OR / DR offensive / defensive rebound
STL steal
BLK block
TO turnover
FL foul
OF offensive foul — ends the possession
VIOL violation
JUMP jump ball
TM timeout
IR instant replay
HE heave at the buzzer, filed to the team
END the clock ran out, ball in hand
Where
Where a shot came from
the middle field of M3.LW.25
RM at the rim inside 4 ft
RC right corner
RW right wing
SO straight on
LW left wing
LC left corner
M3.LW.25 made 3, left wing, 25 ft
X2.RM.01 missed 2, at the rim, 1 ft
When
When it happened
the Offset column
one number per event, in the Events order:
whole seconds from the start of the
possession to that event
Events FL X3.RC.23 OR M2.RM.01
Offset 0 18 22 24
the foul opens the possession at 0s;
the putback ends it at 24s, which is
the possession's own Dur
Irving pours in 30 and Grimes scores 24 as Dallas wins again without Doncic, 106-94 over Utah
SALT LAKE CITY -- — Kyrie Irving scored 30 points and Quentin Grimes had 24 points to power the short-handed Dallas Mavericks over the Utah Jazz 106-94 on Saturday night.
Dallas led the entire game despite playing without Luka Doncic (right wrist), Klay Thompson (left foot) and Dante Exum (right wrist). Naji Marshall left in the second quarter and didn’t return because of illness.
P.J. Washington had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Mavericks, who have won four of five games — all without Doncic.
The Jazz have lost seven of their last eight games. Lauri Markkanen scored 19 points and Walker Kessler had 18 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks for Utah.
The Mavericks led by as many as 20 in the first quarter, thanks to Grimes' quick start with four 3s in the quarter.
Takeaways Mavericks: Dallas made everything look easy when they were shooting 9 for 13 from 3-point range in the first quarter but they had some droughts when Irving wasn't on the floor. The Mavericks had just one point in the first 5:15 of the fourth quarter and the Jazz cut it to 87-82.
Jazz: Utah played with energy but couldn't shoot, even when they were able to generate open looks. The Jazz shot 35.8% from the field and only had 20 assists.
Key Moment After watching the Jazz claw within five points while he was resting, Irving made a 3-pointer, then stole the ball and assisted Grimes for a layup to make it 92-82 with 6:19 to play.
Key Stat Grimes was 5 for 6 on 3-point shots but 0 for 4 on free throws at one point in the first half. He finally made a free throw in the fourth quarter, finishing 1 for 6 from the line and 9 for 16 from the field with five 3s.
Up Next Utah hosts the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday while the Mavericks have their own back-to-back Sunday night at Portland.