The Dallas Mavericks versus Utah Jazz matchup is the only NBA game scheduled for Thursday night. The Mavericks visit the Jazz at Delta Center for their second meeting of the season. Dallas won the first one 110-102 on Oct. 28 at American Airlines Center.
The Mavericks are looking to snap a three-game losing streak and are coming off a tough 120-117 defeat to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. They have been inconsistent this season on both sides of the floor and are currently 12th in the Western Conference standings at 5-6.
On the other hand, the Jazz have the worst record in the West and fourth-worst in the NBA at 2-8. They lost to the Kevin Durant-less Phoenix Suns 120-112 on Tuesday. Lauri Markkanen's production is down and struggling shooting the ball at just 38.9%.
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Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz injury reports
Mavericks
There are four players on the Dallas Mavericks injury report for Thursday's game. Dante Exum and Jazian Gortman are listed as out, PJ Washington is doubtful and Luka Doncic is probable. Exum is recovering from right wrist surgery, while Gortman is assigned to the NBA G League.
Washington is dealing with a right knee sprain and will likely be downgraded to out before game time. Doncic is nursing a right knee contusion and is expected to be a game-time decision. He's more than likely suiting up against the Jazz.
Jazz
The Utah Jazz have six players listed on its injury report against the Mavs. Five players are listed as out and one is expected to play on Thursday night. Collin Sexton has been dealing with a finger injury, but it seems like he's good to go.
Micah Potter, Jason Preston and Oscar Tshiebwe are not with the team and are sent to the NBA G League. Taylor Hendricks has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a left ankle dislocation, while Walker Kessler will miss his second straight game with bursitis on his right hip.
Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz predicted starting lineups and depth chart
Mavericks
G - Luka Doncic | G - Kyrie Irving | F - Klay Thompson | F - Naji Marshall | C - Daniel Gafford
Jazz
G - Keyonte George | G - Collin Sexton | F - Cody Williams | F - Lauri Markkanen | C - John Collins
Note: Players in bold are currently out with injuries.
How to watch the Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz game?
The Mavericks-Jazz game is scheduled for a 9:00 p.m. EST tip-off at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. It will be nationally televised on NBA TV and available on local channels KFAA in Dallas and KJZZ in Utah.
The game is also available via live stream on platforms such as NBA League Pass and FuboTV, which are both paid subscriptions.
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