Mavericks rout Jazz 112-100 behind Washington's 26

Mavericks secure 112-100 victory over Jazz

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the visiting Utah Jazz 112-100 on Friday, November 6, at American Airlines Center. The home team improved its record to 5-4, while the Jazz fell to 1-8. Attendance at the venue reached 19,568 fans who witnessed a game where Dallas controlled the pace in the second half.

The final score reflects a clear advantage for the Mavericks, who outscored Utah in three of the four quarters.

Washington leads scoring, Flagg orchestrates play

P.J. Washington was the offensive engine for Dallas, finishing with a game-high 26 points. Cooper Flagg provided the creative spark from the point, recording seven assists.

Morez Johnson Jr. was a force on the glass, grabbing 17 rebounds to secure possession for the home squad. For the Jazz, Lauri Markkanen led the scoring effort with 24 points and added eight rebounds. Keyonte George attempted to keep the offense moving with nine assists, but his team could not match Dallas's consistency.

Dallas takes control in the third quarter

The game was competitive early, with the Jazz leading 28-26 after the first quarter. Dallas took a slight lead in the second, finishing the half ahead 57-55. The turning point came in the third quarter, where the Mavericks outscored Utah 32-19.

This dominant stretch allowed Dallas to build a significant cushion. By the end of the third period, the Mavericks led 89-73, effectively deciding the outcome of the contest.

Fourth quarter closes out the game

In the final period, the Jazz managed to score 24 points, but Dallas was not far behind with 23 points. The Mavericks maintained their lead throughout the fourth quarter, closing the game with a 12-point margin. The final buzzer sounded with the score at 112 for Dallas and 100 for Utah, marking a solid win for the home team.

The Mavericks will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season, while the Jazz must regroup after dropping their eighth game of the year.

Sources

ESPN