Lauri Markkanen scored 29 points, Malik Beasley added 19 and the Utah Jazz took advantage of Dallas star Luka Doncic’s absence to beat the Mavericks 108-100.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - JANUARY 28: Spencer Dinwiddie #26 of the Dallas Mavericks drives into Ochai Agbaji #30 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of a game at Vivint Arena on January 28, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expresslyLauri Markkanen scored 29 points, Malik Beasley added 19 and the Utah Jazz took advantage of Dallas star Luka Doncic’s absence to beat the Mavericks 108-100 on Saturday night.
Their presence helped the Jazz go 12-of-18 from the field in the first quarter and shoot 60% from the field overall in the first half. Defensively, Utah finished with a 49-31 advantage on rebounds. Spencer Dinwiddie had 35 points and eight assists for Dallas. Reggie Bullock had 19 points, and Josh Green and Dorian Finney-Smith chipped in 11 apiece.Dallas Mavericks News
"We’re getting better at closing the games and that’s what’s important," Beasley said. "We’re learning as a team and learning as players what it takes."With Doncic sidelined and his status still day-to-day, Dinwiddie has emerged as the Mavericks’ primary offensive threat while filling in for the All-Star point guard. He has averaged 35.5 points and 8.5 assists over his past two games – while making 21 total baskets and 11 3-pointers in that stretch.
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