The Utah Jazz, winners of ten straight, went into Dallas looking to keep the fire burning. Donovan Mitchell and Derrick Favors both missed their second straight games (both against the Mavs). Mitchell is still in concussion protocol and Favors has lower back soreness. Scott Foster, always a wildcard in Jazz games, was there to keep things interesting.
The absence of Donovan Mitchell didn’t seem to bother the Jazz at all early. They took off to a quick 12-6 start with Conley playing strong and the entire team active on defense.
Joe Ingles came into the game just behind John Stockton for the franchise record in three-point field goals.