Key Takeaways:
- Keyonte George racked up 37 points, while Lauri Markkanen contributed 33 to help Utah Jazz secure a 140-133 overtime victory against the Dallas Mavericks
- Cooper Flagg set a new career high with 42 points, becoming the first 18-year-old in league history to score 40 in a single game and matching Mark Aguirre’s rookie record for the Mavericks
- Kyle Filipowski managed 25 points, with 16 of those coming in the fourth quarter and overtime, as Utah managed consecutive wins for only the second time this season
Match Summary
The Utah Jazz edged the Dallas Mavericks 140-133 after overtime last night, with Keyonte George spearheading the charge with 37 points. Lauri Markkanen added substantial support, registering 33 points. The Jazz have now secured back-to-back victories for just the second time this season.
Dallas’s Cooper Flagg produced a headline-grabbing performance, notching 42 points – a career best. The top overall draft pick has now averaged 25.7 points across his last seven outings, and, at just 18, he became the youngest player in league history to score 40 points in a game. Flagg also matched Mark Aguirre’s franchise rookie record for the Mavericks.
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Key Moments and Player Impact
Keyonte George, who previously tallied 39 points in Memphis on Friday, was again instrumental, scoring the first five points of the extra period. Kyle Filipowski also played a critical role, tallying 16 of his 25 points during the fourth quarter and the overtime session.
P.J. Washington contributed 25 points for Dallas, with Naji Marshall adding 15. The Mavericks, who had won five of their previous six games, saw their late advantage slip away. Dallas had led 124-116 before Utah responded with an 11-0 run, culminating in Isaiah Collier’s decisive driving basket with 53.6 seconds left in regulation.
Flagg produced a three-point play opportunity immediately after but was unable to convert from the foul line, missing what would have been a tying free throw. Markkanen responded for Utah by hitting a difficult baseline jumper. On the subsequent play, Flagg made just one of two free throws, narrowing the margin to 129-127 with 4.5 seconds remaining. He intentionally missed the second attempt, with Max Christie grabbing the rebound and drawing a foul; Christie then converted both free throws to send the contest into overtime.
In the extra frame, Dallas struggled offensively, shooting just 1-for-9 from the floor, while Utah controlled proceedings to seal victory.
Roster Notes and Rotations
Both teams were without their starting centres, with Utah resting Jusuf Nurkic and Dallas missing Anthony Davis due to a left calf bruise. The Jazz also opted to rest rotation regulars Kevin Love and Svi Mykhailiuk, granting more opportunities to their emerging talents.
| Team | Top Scorer | Points | Notable Absences |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Jazz | Keyonte George | 37 | Jusuf Nurkic, Kevin Love, Svi Mykhailiuk (all rested) |
| Dallas Mavericks | Cooper Flagg | 42 | Anthony Davis (left calf bruise) |
Upcoming Fixtures
- Dallas Mavericks will host the Pistons on Thursday night
- Utah Jazz will face the Lakers at home on Thursday night
