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The Utah Jazz defeated the Dallas Mavericks 140–133 on December 15 at Delta Center in a high-scoring affair that exceeded the Vegas total of 240.5 points. K. George led Utah with 37 points, supported by L. Markkanen's 33 points as the Jazz shot 51.5 percent from the field and made 13 three-pointers. Dallas countered with C. Flagg's game-high 42 points and P. Washington's 25 points, though the Mavericks shot just 49 percent and connected on only 9 threes despite out-rebounding Utah 54–47. The Jazz dominated the fourth quarter with 37 points, outscoring Dallas 37–30 in the final frame to secure the win. Utah's offensive rating of 120.2 proved decisive against Dallas's 114.6, while the Jazz's defense held firm at 114.6 to limit the Mavericks' scoring. The Jazz's balanced attack—33 assists on 51.5 percent shooting—proved more efficient than Dallas's 24 assists, despite the Mavericks' rebounding edge. Utah's victory strengthens their playoff positioning in the Western Conference.
