Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz injury reports for Nov. 14 | 2024-25 NBA Season

The Dallas Mavericks made the NBA Finals last season but have struggled to start this season. They will look to snap a three-game losing streak when they travel to face the Utah Jazz on Thursday. Both teams haven’t had the greatest starts to the season and are languishing in the Western Conference standings.

Dallas is 12th with a 5-6 record and is coming off of a 120-117 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. The Emirates NBA Cup game saw several point swings with the final one going in Golden State’s favor. The Mavs led 114-108 with over three minutes left in the game. However, Steph Curry went on a 12-3 run to get the Warriors a win.

Utah, meanwhile, is last in the West with a 2-8 record. The Jazz faced the Phoenix Suns in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday and lost 120-112. Utah was led by John Collins' 29 points and 10 rebounds but that wasn't enough, as Devin Booker had 31 points for Phoenix and guided his team to a win even without Kevin Durant.

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz: Injury Reports

Dallas Mavericks injury report for Nov. 14

Dallas will be without P.J. Washington (knee) and Dante Exum (right wrist). Luka Doncic is probable with right knee contusion and should play in all probability.

Utah Jazz injury report for Nov. 14

The Jazz will be without Walker Kessler (hip), Jason Preston (personal) and Taylor Hendricks (surgery for broken right leg).

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz: Key Matchups

Mavs backcourt vs Jazz backcourt

The Mavericks have one of the best backcourts in the league in Doncic and Kyrie Irving. The Slovenian star averages 28.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game, while Irving averages 25.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists. While Collin Sexton has been good for Utah with averages of 15.7 points, he should find it difficult to go toe to toe with the Dallas backcourt.

Lauri Markkanen vs Dallas front court

Lauri Markkanen has struggled to start the season with averages of just 16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds. Last season, he averaged 23.2 ppg and 8.2 rpg. If Dallas’ front court, that comprises Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II, can contain Markkanen, the Mavs should march to an easy win.

Where and how to watch Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz?

The Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz game is scheduled to tip off at 9 p.m. EST on Thursday at Delta Center. NBA TV will broadcast the game nationally, while KJZZ and KFAA will provide local coverage. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and fuboTV.