In the first game showcasing the Utah Jazz’s new City Edition court and purple jerseys, the Jazz (3-8) battled the Dallas Mavericks (5-6) and came up big in the closing minutes to secure a 115-113 victory. This win served as sweet revenge for the Jazz after their earlier 110-102 loss to the Mavericks in Dallas on October 28.
The Jazz entered the night with two notable storylines in focus: they hadn’t yet won a home game, and Dallas had been struggling in clutch moments, losing three straight games with missed opportunities in the final minutes. Both narratives would come into play, and ultimately, Utah emerged on top.
Dallas was without star guard Kyrie Irving, sidelined by a shoulder issue, while Utah missed third-year big man Walker Kessler, out with a hip injury. Despite the absences, both teams put on a show.
The first half was tightly contested, with Dallas shooting an impressive 46% from three. Luka Doncic, Quentin Grimes, and Klay Thompson each contributed multiple threes, with Doncic hitting some particularly tough shots. Utah stayed close, however, thanks to strong performances from young players, especially Kyle Filipowski, who had a perfect shooting half with 13 points. Isaiah Collier also brought energy off the bench, though he struggled with turnovers.
Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks Recap and Final Score: Jazz Rally Late for Home Victory
The Jazz turned up the heat in the third quarter, locking down defensively and building a 16-point lead thanks to some hot three-point shooting, going 5-of-9 from deep and hitting 58% for the quarter. However, they couldn’t hold that lead, as Dallas surged back in the fourth. Luka Doncic, Naji Marshall, and Jaden Hardy hit key shots down the stretch, closing the gap in a tense finish.
In the final moments, Utah’s “two JCs” — John Collins and Jordan Clarkson — came through. Collins had another outstanding night, scoring 28 points with 8 rebounds and delivering a clutch dunk off a pass from Clarkson. Clarkson contributed 20 points off the bench, looking like his vintage self, though he still took a few questionable shots. Doncic led all scorers with 37 points but struggled from three and lacked consistent help beyond Marshall, Klay, and Grimes.
For the Jazz, the win was a confidence booster, especially for the young players. Filipowski continued to impress and strengthen his role in the rotation. Although Collier and rookie Cody Williams had mixed performances, with Williams showing his inexperience and Collier battling turnovers, they showed flashes of potential. Veteran Drew Eubanks played key minutes, adding toughness to the lineup.
With their first home win, Utah moves to 3-8 on the season, looking sharp in purple. They’ll look to build on this momentum when they face the Sacramento Kings on Saturday at 8 PM.
