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The Dallas Mavericks dominated the Utah Jazz 144–122 on January 15 at the American Airlines Center, surpassing the Vegas total of 238.5 with a decisive offensive display. Klay Thompson led Dallas with 26 points, while Nate Marshall added 22 as the Mavericks shot 56.7 percent from the field and connected on 19 three-pointers. Utah's Benson Sensabaugh paced the Jazz with 27 points, supported by Keyonte George's 17, but the visitors managed only 49 percent shooting and just 10 made threes. Dallas controlled the tempo with 37 assists and 13 steals while holding Utah to a 109.8 offensive rating, compared to their own 131.7. The third quarter proved decisive, with Dallas outscoring Utah 42–29 to establish command. Utah's 17 turnovers compared to Dallas's 13 compounded their offensive struggles, and despite a 43-point fourth quarter, the Jazz could not overcome the deficit. The loss drops Utah further back in the Western Conference standings, while Dallas's balanced attack and perimeter proficiency position them as a threat moving forward.
