The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Utah Jazz 99-93. The game was ugly as the Mavericks clearly missed Luka Doncic’ steadying hand on offense and the Jazz continued their late season malaise offensively. The Mavericks got out to a lead in the second quarter before the Jazz clawed back to take a two point lead into half time. The Jazz then stretched the lead all the way to a dozen until the Mavericks made a late run. The Mavericks cut the lead all the way to one on a Maxi Kleber three with 2:12 left. The Mavericks could never quite get over the hill though and the Jazz stole home court with a game one victory.
Stats rundown: 5 stats to know from the Mavericks opening game loss to the Jazz
