NBA Game Report: Luka Dončić + + Irving Points, Collin Sexton Points, Mavericks – Jazz

On October 29, the NBA regular season continued with the Dallas Mavericks hosting the Utah Jazz.

In the first quarter, Luka Dončić struggled with his shooting, but other Mavericks starters performed well, and the team led 27-19. In the second quarter, the Jazz’s offense improved slightly, while the Mavericks’ performance declined. Both teams had relatively low offensive efficiency, and the Mavericks led 49-43 at halftime.

In the third quarter, Mavericks’ reserve Spencer Dinwiddie suddenly burst into action, hitting all three of his shots and scoring 11 points. The Mavericks extended their lead, and by the end of the third quarter, they were leading 82-70. In the fourth quarter, Dončić made his first three-pointer on his ninth attempt. The Mavericks continuously forced turnovers and scored on fast breaks, sealing the game. Ultimately, the Mavericks defeated the Jazz 110-102 at home.

Player Statistics:

Mavericks: Irving 23 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal; Thompson 18 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Dončić 15 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals; Leffler 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Washington 12 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals; Dinwiddie 11 points, 1 assist; Gafford 9 points, 7 rebounds; Marshall 4 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal; Grimes 4 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist;

Jazz: Sexton 23 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal; Markkanen 17 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists; George 17 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal; Collins 16 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal; Clarkson 13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Kessler 12 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals; Hendricks 2 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal; Williams 2 points, 4 rebounds; Mills 2 assists, 1 steal; Sensabaugh 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Filipovski 1 rebound, 2 assists;

Starting Lineups:

Mavericks: Dončić, Irving, Kleber, Washington, Gafford

Jazz: George, Sexton, Hendricks, Markkanen, Kessler