Utah Jazz at Dallas Mavericks
· National Basketball AssociationThompson scores 26 points, moves up 3-point list, as Flagg-less Mavericks cruise past Jazz, 144-122
The Mavericks (16-26) played without rookie star Cooper Flagg after he sprained his left ankle Wednesday night in the first half of a home loss to Denver.
Thompson has 2,809 3-pointers, passing Damian Lillard (2,804) on the career list. Stephen Curry is the leader, followed by James Harden and Ray Allen, who had 2,973. Thompson shot 10 for 18 overall and had a season-high six assists.
The teams — both coming off losses Wednesday night — will meet again Saturday in Dallas.
Naji Marshall added 22 points to help Dallas improve to 16-26. The Mavs had season highs in points and 3-pointers (19) against the team that allows the most points (127.0) and 3-pointers (15.6) in the NBA.
Brice Sensabaugh scored 27 points for Utah as the Jazz dropped to 14-27. Scoring leader Lauri Markkanen sat out for the second consecutive game because of illness.
Regular Season Series
UTAH leads series 2-1
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 122 - 144 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 122 - 144 |
| 4th 16.6 |  |
Brice Sensabaugh makes layup (Kyle Anderson assists) | 122 - 144 |
| 4th 35.0 |  |
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl makes two point shot | 120 - 144 |
| 4th 35.5 | |
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl offensive rebound | 120 - 142 |
Statistics
 UTAH |
 DAL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 47-96 | FG | 55-97 |
| 49 | Field Goal % | 57 |
| 10-36 | 3PT | 19-46 |
| 28 | Three Point % | 41 |
| 18-23 | FT | 15-19 |
| 78 | Free Throw % | 79 |
| 39 | Rebounds | 46 |
| 12 | Offensive Rebounds | 9 |
| 27 | Defensive Rebounds | 37 |
| 33 | Assists | 37 |
| 9 | Steals | 13 |
| 4 | Blocks | 7 |
| 17 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 17 | Total Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 30 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 16 |
| 26 | Fast Break Points | 25 |
| 64 | Points in Paint | 58 |
| 14 | Fouls | 19 |
| 4 | Largest Lead | 38 |
| 5 | Lead Changes | 5 |
| 3 | Percent Led | 92 |
Dallas Mavericks Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Max Christie, G | Out | Jan 15 |
| Daniel Gafford, F | Out | Jan 15 |
| P.J. Washington, F | Out | Jan 15 |
| Cooper Flagg, F | Out | Jan 15 |
| Anthony Davis, F | Out | Jan 13 |
Utah Jazz Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen, F | Out | Jan 15 |
| Elijah Harkless, G | Out | Jan 13 |
| Georges Niang, F | Out | Jan 11 |
| Walker Kessler, C | Out | Nov 5 |
Game Information
Location: Dallas, TX
Attendance: 18,613 · Capacity:
2025-26 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Oklahoma City |
35 | 7 | .833 | - | W5 |
 Denver |
28 | 13 | .683 | 6.5 | W3 |
 Minnesota |
27 | 14 | .659 | 7.5 | W2 |
 Portland |
20 | 22 | .476 | 15 | W1 |
 Utah |
14 | 27 | .341 | 20.5 | L2 |
2025-26 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Antonio |
28 | 13 | .683 | - | W1 |
 Houston |
23 | 15 | .605 | 3.5 | L1 |
 Memphis |
17 | 23 | .425 | 10.5 | L1 |
 Dallas |
16 | 26 | .381 | 12.5 | W1 |
 New Orleans |
10 | 33 | .233 | 19 | W1 |
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