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The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz 138–120 on January 17 at the American Airlines Center, combining efficient shooting with superior ball movement to control the matchup. Klay Thompson led Dallas with 23 points while Mikal Christie added 22, as the Mavericks shot 53.8 percent from the field and made 18 three-pointers to outscore Utah decisively. Utah's Keyonte George paced the Jazz with 29 points and Brice Sensabaugh contributed 25, but Utah's 15 turnovers and 53.9 percent shooting proved insufficient against Dallas's 36 assists and defensive discipline. The Mavericks dominated the second quarter, outscoring Utah 29–30 overall but controlling the tempo and pace, while Dallas's 131.6 offensive rating and 117.9 defensive rating illustrated their balanced dominance. The game finished well below the Vegas total of 240.5, suggesting both teams prioritized defensive execution over pace. Dallas's win improves their position in the Western Conference standings as they continue to build chemistry around their spacing and ball movement.