The Jazz fall short in final preseason game

Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty ImagesThe Utah Jazz hosted the Dallas Mavericks for the final game of Utah’s preseason. The Jazz worked hard, hustled, and kept the game close throughout, despite Dallas being a better team and playing close to a regular rotation.

Luka Doncic played 30 minutes and scored 24 points. Tim Hardaway Jr. had a big game off the bench with 20 efficient points. But the Jazz remained pesky.

The Jazz veterans looked in control. There was a lot of good ball movement and great defensive effort. Mike Conley and Kelly Olynyk showed a lot of chemistry for a couple of teammates who have yet to play a regular season game together. Jarred Vanderbilt led the defense with three steals…