Mon Jan 19 13:30:00 UTC 2026: ### Mavericks Complete Sweep of Jazz Despite Key Player Absences
The Story:
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz 138-120 on Saturday night, completing a two-game sweep. Klay Thompson led the Mavericks with 23 points in the first half, reaching the 17,000-point milestone in his career. Despite missing key players like Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving and P.J. Washington, Dallas displayed their depth with six players scoring in double figures. The Jazz, also missing key players, couldn’t recover after falling behind early.
Key Points:
* Klay Thompson scored 23 points, reaching 17,000 career points.
* Six Mavericks scored in double figures: Thompson (23), Brandon Williams (22), Max Christie (22), Naji Marshall (16), Jaden Hardy (12), and Dwight Powell (10).
* The Mavericks were without Cooper Flagg (ankle), Anthony Davis (finger), Kyrie Irving (knee), and P.J. Washington (personal reasons).
* The Jazz were missing Lauri Markkanen (illness) and Walker Kessler (shoulder).
* Keyonte George led the Jazz with 29 points.
* Dallas won the previous game against Utah 144-122 on Thursday.
Key Takeaways:
- The Mavericks showcased their depth and resilience, winning convincingly despite multiple key injuries.
- Klay Thompson’s performance, particularly his scoring burst in the first half, proved crucial.
- The Utah Jazz’s struggles continue, exacerbated by key player absences.
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