P.J. Washington scored 26 points as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz 112–100 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, November 6.
The NBA’s final box score lists Washington with six three-pointers on 10 attempts. He made seven of 14 shots overall and six of seven free throws, adding six rebounds.
Cooper Flagg contributed 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for Dallas. Morez Johnson Jr. supplied 13 points and 17 rebounds off the bench, including 10 offensive rebounds. Kyrie Irving finished with 14 points, while Walter Clayton Jr. added 12.
The teams were tied 57–57 at halftime. Utah had led 28–26 after the opening quarter, but Dallas outscored the visitors 31–29 in the second period to draw level.
The Mavericks separated themselves in the third quarter, scoring 32 points and holding Utah to 19. That gave Dallas an 89–76 advantage entering the fourth. The Jazz won the final period 24–23, reducing the margin by one point.
Lauri Markkanen led Utah with 24 points and eight rebounds. Darryn Peterson scored 21, and Keyonte George finished with 16 points and nine assists. Ace Bailey and Josh Okogie each scored 12.
Dallas finished with a 55–41 rebounding advantage. Its 21 offensive rebounds compared with Utah’s eight, giving the Mavericks additional possessions despite shooting a lower percentage from the field.
The official record shows Dallas making 39 of 93 field-goal attempts, or 41.9%, while Utah made 36 of 82, or 43.9%. The Mavericks converted 25 free throws to Utah’s 13.
Sources: NBA — Official Final Box Score and Quarter Scores, November 6. Mavs Moneyball — Independent Final-Score Confirmation, November 6.