If you're asking what's the score in the Dallas game, the scoreboard at the American Airlines Center tells a lopsided story tonight. The Dallas Mavericks absolutely dismantled the Utah Jazz, walking away with a 144-122 victory.
It wasn't even as close as that 22-point margin suggests.
Honestly, after the Mavs lost a heartbreaker to Denver just 24 hours ago, nobody really knew which version of this team would show up. Especially since they were playing without their rookie phenom, Cooper Flagg. The kid sprained his left ankle in the first half of that Denver game, and without his defensive gravity, there were some serious nerves in the building.
But then Klay Thompson decided to remind everyone why he’s a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
Klay Thompson Makes History in Dallas
Klay was everywhere. He matched his season-high with six 3-pointers and ended the night with 26 points. But the real story is the record books. With his flurry of triples tonight, Thompson officially passed Damian Lillard to move into fourth place on the NBA’s all-time career three-pointers list.
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He now has 2,809 career threes.
It’s kinda wild to watch. He doesn't move quite like he did in 2017, but that release is still lightning. He shot 10-for-18 from the floor and, maybe more importantly for a Mavs team missing its primary playmaker, he dished out a season-high six assists.
Breaking down the box score
The Mavericks (now 16-26) desperately needed this win. While the record still looks a bit rough, the offensive explosion tonight was exactly the medicine the doctor ordered.
- Naji Marshall stepped up big time, chipping in 22 points.
- The team as a whole hit 19 three-pointers, a season high.
- The 144 points scored is also their highest mark of the 2025-26 season so far.
Utah just didn't have the horses. Lauri Markkanen was out for the second straight game with an illness, and without him, their offense felt stagnant. Brice Sensabaugh was a lone bright spot for the Jazz, putting up 27 points, but they just couldn't stop the bleeding on the other end. Utah falls to 14-27.
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Don't Forget the Dallas Stars
It’s a double-header night for Dallas fans, but the news isn't as good on the ice. While the Mavs were lighting it up at home, the Dallas Stars were up in Salt Lake City taking on the Utah Mammoth (funny how both Dallas teams played Utah tonight, right?).
The Stars dropped a tight one, 2-1.
It was a defensive grind. Mikko Rantanen managed to find the back of the net for Dallas on a power play early in the third period to tie it up, but John Marino answered back just two minutes later with a long-distance snap shot that beat Jake Oettinger.
This loss is part of a worrying trend for the Stars, who have now lost nine of their last 11 games. They're sitting at 27-12-9, which sounds good until you realize how fast they're sliding down the standings in a hyper-competitive Western Conference.
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What’s Next for Dallas Sports?
If you're tracking the schedule, the "Utah vs. Dallas" saga isn't over yet. The Mavs and the Jazz are doing it all over again this Saturday, right back at the American Airlines Center.
For the Stars, they head home to host Tampa Bay on Sunday. They really need that one to stop the skid.
And for the football fans checking in—the Dallas Cowboys season is officially over. They finished a disappointing campaign with a 34-17 loss to the Giants a couple of weeks ago, so the focus there has completely shifted to the draft and whether Brian Schottenheimer can turn things around in 2026.
Actionable Insights for Fans
- Monitor Cooper Flagg’s Ankle: If you’re betting or playing fantasy, Flagg’s status for Saturday is the biggest variable. Sprained ankles are fickle; don't be surprised if he sits one more to ensure he's 100%.
- Stars Special Teams: Keep an eye on the power play. Even in a loss, Rantanen scoring on the man-advantage is a sign they are trying to fix their biggest weakness.
- Thompson’s Minutes: Klay played heavy minutes tonight. Check the injury report for Saturday to see if Jason Kidd opts for a "maintenance day" given Klay’s age and the high-intensity performance he just put in.
Stay tuned to the local broadcasts for post-game interviews, as Klay is expected to speak on the significance of passing Lillard on the all-time list.