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Battered Mavericks host Utah Jazz on second night of back-to-back
- Dallas hosts the Utah Jazz in a back-to-back tilt at the American Airlines Center, with both teams barely above or below .500.
- Cooper Flagg missed time with a left ankle injury in the Nuggets game, raising questions about his availability Thursday.
- Utah Jazz lost 128-126 to the Chicago Bulls as Brice Sensabaugh erupted for 43 points while Lauri Markkanen was sidelined by illness.
- Anthony Davis is out for at least six weeks after ligament damage in his hand, per imaging findings.
- The Mavericks posted a 15-26 record; the Jazz sit at 14-26, setting a tense backdrop for the Thursday showdown.
- Thursday’s game will be broadcast on NBA League Pass with local affiliates KJZZ and KFAA/WFAA and MavsTV.
- The spread favors Dallas by 1 point, with an over/under around 235.5, per FanDuel.
- Analysts noted the back-to-back nature as a potential factor in how both teams approach the game.
- The article references a prior Salt Lake City game the Jazz won 116-114, setting context for the rematch.
- Kyrie Irving is mentioned as part of the Mavericks’ roster considerations in the cited game.
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