The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz 112-100 on Friday, November 6, 2026, as P.J. Washington led all scorers with 26 points. Cooper Flagg added 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists at American Airlines Center, where Dallas used a decisive third quarter to earn an NBA Cup group-play win.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Jazz Take a Narrow Lead
Utah opened with a 28-26 advantage, establishing a two-point lead after the first quarter. Neither team created significant separation on the scoreboard in the opening period.
Second Quarter: Mavericks Draw Even
Dallas outscored Utah 31-29 in the second quarter, bringing the teams into halftime tied at 57. Both offenses improved on their first-quarter scoring totals, leaving the game level heading into the second half.
Third Quarter: Dallas Takes Control
The Mavericks produced the game’s defining quarter, outscoring the Jazz 32-19. Dallas posted its highest-scoring period while holding Utah to its lowest, turning the halftime tie into an 89-76 lead.
Fourth Quarter: Mavericks Maintain Their Advantage
Utah edged Dallas 24-23 in the final period, but that one-point difference was not enough to erase the third-quarter deficit. The Mavericks finished with a 112-100 victory in regulation.
Key Performers
- P.J. Washington, Mavericks: Led all scorers with 26 points, providing Dallas with its top scoring contribution.
- Cooper Flagg, Mavericks: Delivered 21 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and three steals in a well-rounded double-double.
- Morez Johnson Jr., Mavericks: Collected a game-high 17 rebounds, helping Dallas establish a substantial advantage on the boards.
- Lauri Markkanen, Jazz: Led Utah with 24 points and eight rebounds.
- Darryn Peterson, Jazz: Contributed 21 points and three blocks.
- Keyonte George, Jazz: Recorded a game-high nine assists as Utah finished with 25 assists to Dallas’ 23.
NerdSports Stat: Dallas’ 12-point advantage at the free-throw line—25 makes to Utah’s 13—exactly matched the final margin of victory.
Game Analysis: Rebounding and Free Throws Offset Utah’s Shooting Edge
Dallas won despite shooting a lower percentage from both the field and beyond the arc. The Mavericks finished 39-for-93 overall, or 41.9%, compared with Utah’s 36-for-82 effort, or 43.9%. The Jazz also made 15 of 39 three-pointers, while Dallas connected on nine of 32.
The Mavericks found their advantage elsewhere. Dallas outrebounded Utah 55-41, with Johnson’s 17 boards and Flagg’s 10 leading the way. The Mavericks also attempted 11 more field goals, allowing them to finish with three more baskets despite their lower shooting percentage.
Free-throw volume provided another important difference. Dallas made 25 of 31 attempts, while Utah went 13-for-14. The Jazz were more accurate at the line, but the Mavericks’ 17 additional attempts produced a meaningful scoring advantage.
Above all, the third quarter separated the teams. Dallas won that period by 13 points; across the other three quarters combined, Utah held a one-point edge. Flagg’s contributions across scoring, rebounding, playmaking and steals complemented Washington’s scoring lead and Johnson’s work on the boards.
Closing Context: Dallas Improves to 5-4
The NBA Cup group-play victory moved the Mavericks to 5-4 overall and 3-2 at home, while Utah fell to 1-8 overall and 0-4 on the road. Dallas next hosts the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, November 8, at 4:30 p.m. PST. Utah returns home to face the Minnesota Timberwolves that same day at 4 p.m. PST.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz 112-100 on November 6, 2026.
P.J. Washington scored 26 points. His individual shooting percentage was not included in the supplied game statistics.
After the win, the Dallas Mavericks sit at 5-4 in the Western Conference. Their conference ranking was not provided.
Cooper Flagg was the standout all-around performer with 21 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and three steals. P.J. Washington led all scorers with 26 points.
