SALT LAKE CITY \u2013 Lauri Markkanen was consistent, and Keyonte George became the finisher for the Utah Jazz in a thrilling 116-114 win over the Dallas Mavericks.<\/p>\n
The Jazz (13-24, 13th in West) return home from a winless road trip to host the Mavericks (14-24, 11th in West) at Delta Center on Thursday, January 8.<\/p>\n
The @utahjazz<\/a> snap their five-game losing streak, beating the @dallasmavs<\/a> 116-114. <\/p>\n Lauri Markkanen led all scorers with 33. #TakeNote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/4qOckzmQF6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Markkanen finished with a game-high 33 points, leading five Jazz players in double-figure scoring.<\/p>\n George and Brice Sensabaugh combined for 33 points on 14-of-24 shooting, showing a potential backcourt duo.<\/p>\n Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 26 points and ten rebounds in the loss.<\/p>\n Pregame<\/p>\n Jazz Injury Report:<\/p>\n *OUT \u2013 Ace Bailey (left hip flexor; strain) https:\/\/t.co\/CbH2KHBg0B<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Lauri and Keyonte have each scored 25 or more points in the same game 13 times this season \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddee\ud83d\udd11<\/p>\n That is five more such games than the next closest duo in the NBA \ud83d\udcc8#TakeNote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/l5BEkhqBLF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Jusuf Nurkic: Also out<\/p>\n \u2014 Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Cody’s first start of the season! \ud83d\udc4f#StartingLineup<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/VoNE15zmVZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n LISTEN LIVE: @utahjazz<\/a> welcome Cooper Flagg and the @dallasmavs<\/a> to Delta Center on the @kslsports<\/a> app, @KSLSportsZone<\/a> and:https:\/\/t.co\/8gK6mTkdV1<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/6ST8RSWU4T<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n First Quarter<\/p>\n Anthony Davis, a player often heard in trade rumors with the deadline less than a month away, scored four quick points as Dallas built an 8-3 lead to begin the night.<\/p>\n one thing about Cody is\u2026 he’s gonna \ud835\uddd7\ud835\udde8\ud835\udde1\ud835\uddde \ud83d\udca5 pic.twitter.com\/TwWdWuSyYf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Cody Williams made his first start of the season and used the opportunity to throw down consecutive alley-oop dunks to give his team a 16-13 lead.<\/p>\n Williams has six points in the early going.<\/p>\n Midway through the first, the @utahjazz<\/a> lead the @dallasmavs<\/a> 16-13. <\/p>\n Bad news, Kevin Love appears to be playing hurt after taking a knee to the thigh to open the game. <\/p>\n Jazz are already without Jusuf Nurkic tonight. #TakeNote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/r5cgsbUJWY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Cody Williams Dunk Counter:<\/p>\n 4 straight games with dunks https:\/\/t.co\/Ds2AcDPncU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Utah shot 58 percent in the opening quarter, but allowed the Mavs to hit 54 percent of their looks, taking a 34-29 lead after one.<\/p>\n A balanced attack saw Markkanen lead the team with seven points, followed by six from Cody Williams. George and Brice Sensabaugh scored five points each.<\/p>\n Cooper Flagg led all scorers with ten points.<\/p>\n After one the @utahjazz<\/a> lead the @dallasmavs<\/a> 34-29. <\/p>\n Nice first quarter from Cody Williams who has 6 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists. #TakeNote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/iMOarmH9I0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Second Quarter<\/p>\n Veteran center Kevin Love returned to the floor to open the period after appearing limited early in the night.<\/p>\n Another vet, seldom-used Kyle Anderson, entered the lineup late in the first period. He remained in the lineup to open the second period.<\/p>\n Midway through the second, the @utahjazz<\/a> lead the @dallasmavs<\/a> 45-35. <\/p>\n Jazz have been better than Dallas throughout the night, but haven’t fully pulled away. #TakeNote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/qhzlUT5qp2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n At the break, the @utahjazz<\/a> lead the @dallasmavs<\/a> 58-55. <\/p>\n Very poor close to the half from the Jazz who couldn’t slow down Cooper Flagg or Anthony Davis. #TakeNote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/bHlAW4EEiH<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Markkanen finished the first half with 15 points, five rebounds, and two blocks in 20 minutes. Walt Clayton Jr. came off the bench to nail a trio of threes in only eight minutes.<\/p>\n Third Quarter<\/p>\n The @utahjazz<\/a> lead the @dallasmavs<\/a> 80-76 with 4:36 left in the third. <\/p>\n Jazz are against struggling from three, knocking down just 8-26. #TakeNote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/CFU5mLq1bL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Dallas came out of a timeout with a 6-0 to grab an 82-80 lead late in the third period.<\/p>\n The Mavericks outscored Utah 34-30 in the quarter to take a one-point lead into the final 12 minutes.<\/p>\n The @utahjazz<\/a> trail the @dallasmavs<\/a> 89-88 heading into the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis have combined for 41 points. #TakeNote<\/a>pic.twitter.com\/4YFQjdrUyg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Fourth Quarter<\/p>\n Dallas went on a 7-0 run midway through the quarter to grab a 107-100 lead with 4:39 left.<\/p>\n A quick 6-0 run has allowed the Jazz to retake a 109-107 lead. <\/p>\n Some of the best late-game play we’ve seen from Lauri Markkenen during his career in Utah.<\/p>\n \u2014 Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Cooper Flagg needed a road map trying to guard Keyonte George there. <\/p>\n Turned him around, then hit him with the step back.<\/p>\n \u2014 Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Follow the Utah Jazz with KSL Sports<\/p>\n The Jazz welcome the Charlotte Hornets to town on Saturday, January 10. 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