The Dallas Mavericks snapped a two-game losing streak with a 112-100 victory over the Utah Jazz on November 6, 2026, at American Airlines Center. P.J. Washington scored a season-high 26 points to anchor the win, which moves Dallas to a 2-0 record in the NBA Cup Group Play stage.
Washington scored 22 of his points during a highly efficient first half, which included making five consecutive three-pointers. His performance helped the Mavericks reach 57 points heading into the halftime break.
While Washington provided the early spark, Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving led a 27-9 run in the third quarter. Flagg finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and one block, nearly recording a triple-double. Irving, playing through an illness, contributed 14 points and three steals.
Rookie forward Morez Johnson Jr. recorded his first career double-double, finishing with 13 points and 17 rebounds. Johnson Jr. contributed 10 offensive rebounds as the Mavericks outbounded the Jazz 55-41.
Santi Aldama also made his season debut for the Mavericks on November 6, 2026. In 13 minutes of play, the 7-foot big man recorded eight points and nine rebounds.
Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy noted that Cooper Flagg is showing early signs of being special and praised how the team has positioned Flagg and Irving to work off each other. The Mavericks' victory improves their chances of qualifying for the Knockout Round of the NBA midseason tournament.
