The Dallas Mavericks are on the road on Thursday night as they travel to take on the Utah Jazz in a Western Conference matchup.
Dallas enters Thursday’s game with a 14-23 record after defeating the Sacramento Kings on the road on Tuesday night.
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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) celebrates with Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3)Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
In Tuesday’s victory over the Kings, Cooper Flagg led the way for the Mavericks as he recorded 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists while Anthony Davis added 19 points and 16 rebounds of his own.
Now Dallas will try to grab another victory on the road on Thursday as they face off against a struggling Jazz team.
On the other side, Utah enters Thursday’s contest with a 12-24 record after losing on the road to the Oklahoma City Thunder in overtime on Wednesday night.
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Lauri Markkanen, Utah JazzChris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Lauri Markkanen led the way for the Jazz in Wednesday’s loss as he ended the game with 29 points and 13 rebounds while Keyonte George recorded 25 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Mavericks Injury Report, Will P.J. Washington, Brandon Williams Play?
For the Mavericks, they have five players listed on their injury report, including both P.J. Washington and Brandon Williams.
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Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25)Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Dallas has listed Washington as doubtful due to a right ankle sprain and he is expected to miss his second consecutive contest.
With Washington likely to be sidelined once again on Wednesday, Naji Marshall and Caleb Martin could both be in line for larger roles.
The Mavericks have listed Williams as questionable due to a right heel contusion and he is in danger of missing his first game since December 27.
Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (10)© Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
If Williams is sidelined, Ryan Nembhard and D’Angelo Russel could both have larger roles against the Jazz.
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Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II and Dante Exum have all been ruled out as they remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Jazz Injury Report, Will Ace Bailey, Jusuf Nurkic Play?
On the other side, the Jazz have four players listed on their injury report, including both Ace Bailey and Jusuf Nurkic.
Utah Jazz forward Ace Bailey (19)Peter Creveling-Imagn Images
Utah has listed Bailey as questionable due to a left hip flexor strain and though he did return from a five-game absence in Wednesday’s loss, the Jazz may elect to sit him on the second night of their back-to-back.
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If Bailey is sidelined against the Mavericks, Brice Sensabaugh and Taylor Hendricks could be in line for larger roles.
The Jazz have also listed Nurkic as questionable due to a toes sprain and he is in danger of missing his first game since January 3.
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (30)Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
If Nurkic is sidelined, Kyle Filipowski will likely draw a start in his place alongside Markkanen in the frontcourt.
Walker Kessler and Georges Niang have both been ruled out as they continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.
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Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Mavericks and Jazz from Salt Lake City at 9:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 8, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.