The Utah Jazz inflicted a 4th consecutive defeat on Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks (115-113), during the only match scheduled for Thursday in the NBA.
Last in the Western Conference before the meeting, Utah finally won its first game of the season at home after five losses, notably thanks to 28 points and 9 rebounds from pivot John Collins.
The Jazz had a lead of up to 16 points at the start of the 4th quarter before seeing Dallas, led by Slovenian Luka Doncic (37 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists), regain the lead one minute thirty from time. .
A dunk from Collins, forgotten in defense and found by a superb pass from Jordan Clarkson, gave the Jazz the decisive advantage before a last missed shot from Naji Marshall.
NBA finalist in the spring, Dallas is sinking in the rankings in the competitive Western Association (5 wins – 7 losses, 12th out of 15).
