Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving combined for a second-half surge to lift the Dallas Mavericks to a 112-100 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in an NBA Cup matchup at the American Airlines Center. The win improves the Mavericks to 5-4, while the Jazz drop to 1-8 as they continue a difficult start to the season.
Mavericks offensive leaders
The Mavericks' victory was fueled by significant contributions from their young core and veteran leadership. Cooper Flagg recorded 21 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals in 32:41 of playing time, posting a plus-minus of 17. Kyrie Irving contributed 14 points and 2 assists in 28:00 minutes, helping to secure the win after a sluggish start.
Dallas supporting cast
Dallas also received strong support from Morez Johnson Jr., who recorded 13 points and 17 rebounds, including 10 offensive rebounds. P.J. Washington contributed 26 points and 6 rebounds, while Walter Clayton Jr. added 12 points. Santi Aldama, listed as probable due to right knee surgery, played 13:03 and recorded 8 points and 9 rebounds.
Jazz offensive efforts
The Utah Jazz struggled to maintain momentum throughout the contest. Keyonte George led the team with 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists in 32:12 of action. Lauri Markkanen contributed 24 points and 8 rebounds despite a -15 plus-minus. Ace Bailey added 12 points and 6 rebounds in 29:12, while Darryn Peterson scored 21 points and provided 5 assists in 29:55.
Utah frontcourt rotation
Other scoring contributors for the Jazz included Josh Okogie, who scored 12 points, and Jaxson Hayes, who tallied 8 points and 6 rebounds. The Jazz's frontcourt featured a combination of Hayes, Markkanen, and Bailey, supported by the return of Lauri Markkanen and Mo Bamba, who had previously been listed as recently-injured.
High stakes for Utah
The game held added stakes as it served as the Jazz's first NBA Cup matchup of the year. The team entered the contest facing a six-game losing streak and looking to reverse their early season struggles. The loss brings Utah's record to 1-8.
Jazz injury report
The injury landscape for both teams was notable heading into the Friday night matchup. The Jazz were without Jusuf Nurkic, who continues to rehabilitate from a right foot injury suffered during the preseason, and Jaren Jackson Jr., who is currently in the middle of a six-to-eight-week recovery timeline for an MCL tear. Additionally, the Jazz were missing two-way contributors Trey Alexander and Harrison Ingram, who both continue to await their season debuts.
Mavericks injury report
The Mavericks also dealt with several absences. Dereck Lively II remains sidelined while rehabilitating a lengthy foot injury that has kept him out since the start of the 2025-26 season. The team was also without rookies Tarik Biberović and Sergio de Larrea. Max Christie was listed as probable with right hip soreness and tightness.
