Preview, predictions, TV and injury report for tonight's Dallas Mavericks v Utah Jazz game

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Monday, 25 March 2024 at 16:00
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In a Monday day full of NBA games, where up to 11 in total will be played, Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks will face each other in a duel that will feature Luka Doncic and Collin Sexton as the main stars of each team.

The Mavs will be the visitors in a must-win game. The Texas franchise is 8th in the Western Conference with a 41-29 record, tied with the Sacramento Kings in 7th place and one win behind the Phoenix Suns (6th with 42-29), who occupy the last playoff spot. Behind them, the Los Angeles Lakers threaten with a 39-32 record, having won their last three games.

The Jazz, meanwhile, are already out of contention for the 2023/24 NBA season. In 12th place in the West, the Salt Lake City team owns a 29-42 record. Their only motivation is looking to end their current consecutive losing streak, which stands at five.

Expert predictions (Possible lineups and result).

The main predictions for tonight's game place Dallas Mavericks as the favorite to win. Despite being visitors, the Texas franchise has a lot at stake and cannot afford to lose against a Utah Jazz that is not in contention.

In addition, the potential lineups will be as follows:

  • Jazz: Collin Sexton, Keyonte George, Taylor Hendricks, John Collins, Walker Kessler.
  • Mavs: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr, PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford.

Schedule and TV.

The game will be played at 09:00 PM ET, and can be followed on KJZZ and BSSW.

Injury report

  • Jazz: Jordan Clarkson (groin), Lauri Markkanen (quadriceps), Kris Dunn (suspension) and Omer Yurtseven (ankle) ruled out.
  • Mavs: Josh Green (ankle), ruled out. Maxi Kleber (knee), questionable.
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