The Utah Jazz ended their five-game losing streak with a thrilling 116-114 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on January 8, 2026. Lauri Markkanen led the charge with 33 points and seven rebounds, while Keyonte George contributed 19 points and seven assists. Brice Sensabaugh added 14 points, and Kevin Love had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. The Jazz dominated the paint, outscoring the Mavericks 64-46, and capitalized on Dallas' 21 turnovers, scoring 25 points from them. Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, while Klay Thompson and Anthony Davis also contributed significantly. The game was close throughout, with Dallas taking a 107-100 lead with 4:39 left. However, the Jazz responded with a 12-0 run, fueled by Markkanen's three straight baskets, to take a 112-107 lead with 1:41 remaining. Utah's early aggression paid off, with 24 of their 34 first-quarter points coming from the paint, and they built a 27-17 lead. The Jazz led by as many as 14 points in the second quarter, but Dallas chipped away, taking a 61-60 lead in the third. The Mavericks' Naji Marshall and Max Christie hit back-to-back 3-pointers to start the third quarter, but the Jazz held on for the win. The Jazz will host Charlotte on Saturday, while the Mavericks travel to Chicago.
