The Dallas Mavericks (2-1) play against the Utah Jazz (2-2) at Vivint Arena
Game Time: 9:00 PM EDT on Thursday April 21, 2022
Dallas Mavericks 126, Utah Jazz 118 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Mark Followill @MFollowill
Big contributions from Maxi Kleber, Davis Bertans, and Josh Green who combined to go 11/17 on 3s in G3. The 2nd most 3s made by bench players ever in a Mavs playoff game. The record is 17 in the sweep game of the Lakers on Mothers Day 2011 (15 of them of course by Jet & Peja). – 1:58 AM
Big contributions from Maxi Kleber, Davis Bertans, and Josh Green who combined to go 11/17 on 3s in G3. The 2nd most 3s made by bench players ever in a Mavs playoff game. The record is 17 in the sweep game of the Lakers on Mothers Day 2011 (15 of them of course by Jet & Peja). – 1:58 AM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Playing meaningful basketball. #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/xH74Ewvw76 – 1:57 AM
Playing meaningful basketball. #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/xH74Ewvw76 – 1:57 AM


Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Jalen Brunson scores 31, Mavericks hold off Jazz to take 2-1 series lead nba.nbcsports.com/2022/04/22/jal… – 1:48 AM
Jalen Brunson scores 31, Mavericks hold off Jazz to take 2-1 series lead nba.nbcsports.com/2022/04/22/jal… – 1:48 AM

Ben Anderson @BensHoops
The @Utah Jazz brought a new game plan, but it was the same old story in their Game 3 loss to the @Dallas Mavericks.
#TakeNote
kslsports.com/?p=484700 – 1:37 AM
The @Utah Jazz brought a new game plan, but it was the same old story in their Game 3 loss to the @Dallas Mavericks.
#TakeNote
kslsports.com/?p=484700 – 1:37 AM

Mark Followill @MFollowill
Mavs high 31 points for Jalen Brunson tonight in G3 win. Your top scorers in the playoffs through the first 6 days:
Jimmy Butler 33.0 ppg
Donovan Mitchell 32.7 ppg
Jalen Brunson 32.0 ppg – 1:28 AM
Mavs high 31 points for Jalen Brunson tonight in G3 win. Your top scorers in the playoffs through the first 6 days:
Jimmy Butler 33.0 ppg
Donovan Mitchell 32.7 ppg
Jalen Brunson 32.0 ppg – 1:28 AM

Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
I love when young players step up and shine on the NBA’s biggest stage.
It’s been so much fun watching Jordan Poole, Brandon Ingram, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brunson, Desmond Bane, etc. show what they can do. – 1:28 AM
I love when young players step up and shine on the NBA’s biggest stage.
It’s been so much fun watching Jordan Poole, Brandon Ingram, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brunson, Desmond Bane, etc. show what they can do. – 1:28 AM

Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Jalen Brunson proving he’s ‘that dude’ against Jazz ksl.com/article/503916… – 1:22 AM
Jalen Brunson proving he’s ‘that dude’ against Jazz ksl.com/article/503916… – 1:22 AM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
That’s toughhhhhh 😤
It’s the face for us.
@Chime | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/Nx983a0K1Z – 1:07 AM
That’s toughhhhhh 😤
It’s the face for us.
@Chime | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/Nx983a0K1Z – 1:07 AM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka-less Mavericks ‘truly believe’ and again land all the right punches to pummel Jazz in Game 3 dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:07 AM
Luka-less Mavericks ‘truly believe’ and again land all the right punches to pummel Jazz in Game 3 dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:07 AM

Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
I don’t think the Nuggets are as bad as everyone is saying. Murray & Porter been out all season. Nuggets have still been good. They didn’t just forget how to play. The Warriors are just playing really good basketball.
Mavericks have a pretty big injury and are doing okay. – 1:06 AM
I don’t think the Nuggets are as bad as everyone is saying. Murray & Porter been out all season. Nuggets have still been good. They didn’t just forget how to play. The Warriors are just playing really good basketball.
Mavericks have a pretty big injury and are doing okay. – 1:06 AM

Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
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Join us!

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Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Josh Green on his growth from his rookie playoffs: “I was just thinking about that the other day. I was thinking about when we came back to Dallas last year from the Clippers and just seeing how many fans and how crazy it was in there, and how I wished I was playing out there.” – 12:55 AM
Josh Green on his growth from his rookie playoffs: “I was just thinking about that the other day. I was thinking about when we came back to Dallas last year from the Clippers and just seeing how many fans and how crazy it was in there, and how I wished I was playing out there.” – 12:55 AM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Mike said the Jazz can get too reliant on Rudy Gobert’s rim protection. Adds, “I don’t think it’s a physical thing — I can guard, Royce can guard. We’ve got to get back to sliding our feet and staying in front of our man.” – 12:45 AM
Mike said the Jazz can get too reliant on Rudy Gobert’s rim protection. Adds, “I don’t think it’s a physical thing — I can guard, Royce can guard. We’ve got to get back to sliding our feet and staying in front of our man.” – 12:45 AM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
In case you forgot.
@Chime | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/fTbJjUEsfG – 12:44 AM
In case you forgot.
@Chime | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/fTbJjUEsfG – 12:44 AM


Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jalen Brunson’s view on the Royce O’Neale hit:
What happened? “Royce just elbowed me in the back and that’s that.”
A cheap shot?
*six-second pause*
“I said what I have to say. It’s over with.”
How’s it feel now? “Everything feels good with a win.” – 12:44 AM
Jalen Brunson’s view on the Royce O’Neale hit:
What happened? “Royce just elbowed me in the back and that’s that.”
A cheap shot?
*six-second pause*
“I said what I have to say. It’s over with.”
How’s it feel now? “Everything feels good with a win.” – 12:44 AM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Mike Conley, on the mentality going into Game 4: “It’s obvious — that’s a game we’ve got to have. We’re still a very confident team. … It’s in no way, shape or form over.” – 12:43 AM
Mike Conley, on the mentality going into Game 4: “It’s obvious — that’s a game we’ve got to have. We’re still a very confident team. … It’s in no way, shape or form over.” – 12:43 AM

Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Mike Conley: “It’s in no way shape or form over. No one is thinking that.” – 12:43 AM
Mike Conley: “It’s in no way shape or form over. No one is thinking that.” – 12:43 AM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Mike Conley, talking about the inconsistent point-of-attack defense, said these are concepts players have learned in high school and college, and which should be simple. “There’s no magical scheme.” – 12:42 AM
Mike Conley, talking about the inconsistent point-of-attack defense, said these are concepts players have learned in high school and college, and which should be simple. “There’s no magical scheme.” – 12:42 AM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
So many things to love about this game, but right at the top of the list is th poise mavs showed in crunch time, after Utah had closed to within 1. Got four straight stops on defense. Scoed on 4 of 5 possessions, 2 baskets each for Dinwiddie and Brunson. Game over. – 12:38 AM
So many things to love about this game, but right at the top of the list is th poise mavs showed in crunch time, after Utah had closed to within 1. Got four straight stops on defense. Scoed on 4 of 5 possessions, 2 baskets each for Dinwiddie and Brunson. Game over. – 12:38 AM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Maxi Kleber: “If we play on defense and keep trusting each other, good things are going to happen.” – 12:36 AM
Maxi Kleber: “If we play on defense and keep trusting each other, good things are going to happen.” – 12:36 AM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Asked why the Jazz didn’t have that 2H intensity at the start of the game, Donovan initially replied, “Good question.” He explained that the Mavs hitting a ton of early shots had a deflating impact on Utah’s players, and they sulked a bit. Said they overcame that in the 2H. – 12:30 AM
Asked why the Jazz didn’t have that 2H intensity at the start of the game, Donovan initially replied, “Good question.” He explained that the Mavs hitting a ton of early shots had a deflating impact on Utah’s players, and they sulked a bit. Said they overcame that in the 2H. – 12:30 AM

Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Instant analysis: Mavericks take a 2-1 series lead, stop Jazz’s late-game comeback attempt https://t.co/nNAXYMVrUt pic.twitter.com/0SgvyPNy18 – 12:28 AM
Instant analysis: Mavericks take a 2-1 series lead, stop Jazz’s late-game comeback attempt https://t.co/nNAXYMVrUt pic.twitter.com/0SgvyPNy18 – 12:28 AM


Utah Jazz @utahjazz
On to the next 🕸
#PerformanceLeader | @UofUHealth pic.twitter.com/CxlMZ99aYK – 12:28 AM
On to the next 🕸
#PerformanceLeader | @UofUHealth pic.twitter.com/CxlMZ99aYK – 12:28 AM


Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Donovan Mitchell on the mindset heading into Game 4: win. We can’t lose both at home. So, just win – 12:26 AM
Donovan Mitchell on the mindset heading into Game 4: win. We can’t lose both at home. So, just win – 12:26 AM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Donovan Mitchell, on getting booed by the home crowd: “It’s part of the game. We weren’t playing well. When I was a fan, I booed the hell out of the TV. … We definitely deserved it.” – 12:23 AM
Donovan Mitchell, on getting booed by the home crowd: “It’s part of the game. We weren’t playing well. When I was a fan, I booed the hell out of the TV. … We definitely deserved it.” – 12:23 AM

Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
“It’s part of the game…it’s nothing personal…if they want to boo, they can boo.” — Donovan on Jazz fans at the Viv – 12:23 AM
“It’s part of the game…it’s nothing personal…if they want to boo, they can boo.” — Donovan on Jazz fans at the Viv – 12:23 AM

Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Donovan Mitchell on the @Utah Jazz fans boos at home.
“It’s part of the game, I booed the hell of the TV when I was a fan.”
#TakeNote | @kslsports – 12:23 AM
Donovan Mitchell on the @Utah Jazz fans boos at home.
“It’s part of the game, I booed the hell of the TV when I was a fan.”
#TakeNote | @kslsports – 12:23 AM

Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Donovan Mitchell on the boos: “I booed the hell out of the TV when I was a fan. It’s nothing personal.” – 12:23 AM
Donovan Mitchell on the boos: “I booed the hell out of the TV when I was a fan. It’s nothing personal.” – 12:23 AM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Donovan Mitchell on Jalen Brunson: we have to figure out ways to make it tough on him – 12:21 AM
Donovan Mitchell on Jalen Brunson: we have to figure out ways to make it tough on him – 12:21 AM


Eric Walden @tribjazz
Donovan Mitchell: “It starts defensively, and everything else falls into place.” Notes that the Jazz’s intensity didn’t rally pick up until Eric Paschall checked in. – 12:20 AM
Donovan Mitchell: “It starts defensively, and everything else falls into place.” Notes that the Jazz’s intensity didn’t rally pick up until Eric Paschall checked in. – 12:20 AM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Donovan Mitchell: we’ll look at the film and find some ways to adjust. – 12:20 AM
Donovan Mitchell: we’ll look at the film and find some ways to adjust. – 12:20 AM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Most amazing stat of the night? To me, it was 32-32 rebounding total. That’s something the Mavericks should be very pleased with. – 12:19 AM
Most amazing stat of the night? To me, it was 32-32 rebounding total. That’s something the Mavericks should be very pleased with. – 12:19 AM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Rudy Gobert: I think tonight, I love the way we came out in the second half. We were down by 17, we came back to within one, we were right there – 12:18 AM
Rudy Gobert: I think tonight, I love the way we came out in the second half. We were down by 17, we came back to within one, we were right there – 12:18 AM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Rudy Gobert: “It’s up to us to adjust quicker on the fly on the court. We shouldn’t have to wait until halftime.” – 12:15 AM
Rudy Gobert: “It’s up to us to adjust quicker on the fly on the court. We shouldn’t have to wait until halftime.” – 12:15 AM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Rudy Gobert: “I like what we did in the 2nd half, I like what we did defensively. The offense takes care of itself when we play that way defensively. Now the question is can we have that mindset for 48 minutes?” – 12:13 AM
Rudy Gobert: “I like what we did in the 2nd half, I like what we did defensively. The offense takes care of itself when we play that way defensively. Now the question is can we have that mindset for 48 minutes?” – 12:13 AM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
📹| Game-high 32 points for 🕷
#TakeNote | @ZionsBank pic.twitter.com/drDUw57KHX – 12:11 AM
📹| Game-high 32 points for 🕷
#TakeNote | @ZionsBank pic.twitter.com/drDUw57KHX – 12:11 AM

Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
The Mavs don’t just have more perimeter size than the Jazz. They also have a defensive philosophy that reflects the league-wide need to use it proactively.
Their defense is in tune with the NBA of 2022. Utah’s is stuck in 2019. That was the difference tonight and in this series – 12:07 AM
The Mavs don’t just have more perimeter size than the Jazz. They also have a defensive philosophy that reflects the league-wide need to use it proactively.
Their defense is in tune with the NBA of 2022. Utah’s is stuck in 2019. That was the difference tonight and in this series – 12:07 AM

Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson continues to improve his free agency stock during the playoffs. He’s averaging 32 points and 5 assists in three playoff games for the Mavs. He’ll be one of the top unrestricted free agents. Check out our rankings on @Jorge Sierra hoopshype.com/lists/2022-nba… – 12:06 AM
Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson continues to improve his free agency stock during the playoffs. He’s averaging 32 points and 5 assists in three playoff games for the Mavs. He’ll be one of the top unrestricted free agents. Check out our rankings on @Jorge Sierra hoopshype.com/lists/2022-nba… – 12:06 AM

David Locke @DLocke09
The Utah Jazz were 186-10 in franchise history when they shot 56.5 or better – 12:04 AM
The Utah Jazz were 186-10 in franchise history when they shot 56.5 or better – 12:04 AM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Donovan: 32p | 6a | 11-12 ftm | 2r
Bogey: 21p | 6r | 3 4pm | 2a
Mike: 19p | 5a | 2r | 2s | 2 3pm
Rudy: 15p | 7r | 1b
JC: 14p | 3r | 2a
EP: 6p | 2 3pm | 1r
Danuel: 6r | 2p | 2a
Royce: 4r | 2p | 1a
Hassan: 2p | 1b | 1r
#TakeNote | @getcoinzoom pic.twitter.com/QL6wyamG23 – 12:02 AM
Donovan: 32p | 6a | 11-12 ftm | 2r
Bogey: 21p | 6r | 3 4pm | 2a
Mike: 19p | 5a | 2r | 2s | 2 3pm
Rudy: 15p | 7r | 1b
JC: 14p | 3r | 2a
EP: 6p | 2 3pm | 1r
Danuel: 6r | 2p | 2a
Royce: 4r | 2p | 1a
Hassan: 2p | 1b | 1r
#TakeNote | @getcoinzoom pic.twitter.com/QL6wyamG23 – 12:02 AM

Mark Followill @MFollowill
The Mavs end an 11 game losing streak in Utah with a G3 win tonight 126-118. The Mavs now lead the series 2-1. The Mavs win despite Utah shooting 57% FG and 94% on FTs. The Mavs counter that with 18 3s! Key turnaround from the first 2 games, rebounds even tonight at 32. – 12:01 AM
The Mavs end an 11 game losing streak in Utah with a G3 win tonight 126-118. The Mavs now lead the series 2-1. The Mavs win despite Utah shooting 57% FG and 94% on FTs. The Mavs counter that with 18 3s! Key turnaround from the first 2 games, rebounds even tonight at 32. – 12:01 AM

Dan Favale @danfavale
danny ainge getting ready for the offseason in utah pic.twitter.com/0ixKSs2z9z – 12:00 AM
danny ainge getting ready for the offseason in utah pic.twitter.com/0ixKSs2z9z – 12:00 AM


Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jason Kidd first missed Royce O’Neale’s hit on Jalen Brunson but after watching the replay: “I don’t have to speak on it. The league will clearly take care of it when they see it.” – 11:59 PM
Jason Kidd first missed Royce O’Neale’s hit on Jalen Brunson but after watching the replay: “I don’t have to speak on it. The league will clearly take care of it when they see it.” – 11:59 PM


Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Jalen Brunson just became the 7th player in franchise history to record back-to-back playoff games with 30+ points:
Dirk Nowitzki
Luka Dončić
Mark Aguirre
Monta Ellis
Nick Van Exel
Rolando Blackman
*Jalen Brunson
JB is averaging:
32.0 PPG
50.7 FG%
41.2 3FG%
5.3 REB
5.0 AST pic.twitter.com/nJ0zehEnnW – 11:55 PM
Jalen Brunson just became the 7th player in franchise history to record back-to-back playoff games with 30+ points:
Dirk Nowitzki
Luka Dončić
Mark Aguirre
Monta Ellis
Nick Van Exel
Rolando Blackman
*Jalen Brunson
JB is averaging:
32.0 PPG
50.7 FG%
41.2 3FG%
5.3 REB
5.0 AST pic.twitter.com/nJ0zehEnnW – 11:55 PM


Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs beat the Jazz 126-118 to take a 2-1 series lead, reclaim home court and snap an 11-game losing streak in Utah.
Dirk Nowitzki hung out with the Jason Kidd and his staff as they broke down the postgame debrief.
Hell of a way to usher in Luka Doncic’s likely Game 4 return. – 11:55 PM
Mavs beat the Jazz 126-118 to take a 2-1 series lead, reclaim home court and snap an 11-game losing streak in Utah.
Dirk Nowitzki hung out with the Jason Kidd and his staff as they broke down the postgame debrief.
Hell of a way to usher in Luka Doncic’s likely Game 4 return. – 11:55 PM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Mavs G Jalen Brunson has 72 points and only one turnover in the last two games, putting him in some pretty impressive company.
From @ESPNStatsInfo: pic.twitter.com/gxXl66vCj7 – 11:54 PM
Mavs G Jalen Brunson has 72 points and only one turnover in the last two games, putting him in some pretty impressive company.
From @ESPNStatsInfo: pic.twitter.com/gxXl66vCj7 – 11:54 PM


Deonte Burton @DeonteBurton
It’s nice to see there is still room for stocky pit pull guards in the nba jalen Brunson is nice 🔥🔥 – 11:52 PM
It’s nice to see there is still room for stocky pit pull guards in the nba jalen Brunson is nice 🔥🔥 – 11:52 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Spencer Dinwiddie tonight:
20 PTS
5 REB
6 AST
3 STL
The Mavs are up 2-1 without Luka. pic.twitter.com/LkgopUBHzO – 11:51 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie tonight:
20 PTS
5 REB
6 AST
3 STL
The Mavs are up 2-1 without Luka. pic.twitter.com/LkgopUBHzO – 11:51 PM


Sarah Todd @NBASarah
The NBA broadcasters are not sure of the Jazz front office hierarchy, what positions are held or not held…
No POBO, there’s a GM and CEO, yeah it’s not clear to anyone – 11:50 PM
The NBA broadcasters are not sure of the Jazz front office hierarchy, what positions are held or not held…
No POBO, there’s a GM and CEO, yeah it’s not clear to anyone – 11:50 PM



Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Dallas beats Utah 126-118, making it a 2-1 series despite no Doncic.
Mitchell finished with 32, Bogdanovic 24 points on 8-12 FG. Conley added 21.
The big story tonight, though? The complete inability of the Jazz’s perimeter defenders to guard at the point of attack. – 11:50 PM
Dallas beats Utah 126-118, making it a 2-1 series despite no Doncic.
Mitchell finished with 32, Bogdanovic 24 points on 8-12 FG. Conley added 21.
The big story tonight, though? The complete inability of the Jazz’s perimeter defenders to guard at the point of attack. – 11:50 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz fall to the Mavericks 126-118 and fall behind this best of seven 2-1….Dallas controlled this one the entire way. The Jazz got to within a point, but the mavericks were better down the stretch. 32 from Mitchell. On to Saturday and Game 4 – 11:49 PM
The Jazz fall to the Mavericks 126-118 and fall behind this best of seven 2-1….Dallas controlled this one the entire way. The Jazz got to within a point, but the mavericks were better down the stretch. 32 from Mitchell. On to Saturday and Game 4 – 11:49 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
The Utah Jazz cut a 17-point deficit all the way down to one in Thursday’s Game 3 vs. Dallas, but couldn’t get any closer, falling victim to the same old problems down the stretch, and losing 126-118. sltrib.com/sports/jazz/20… – 11:49 PM
The Utah Jazz cut a 17-point deficit all the way down to one in Thursday’s Game 3 vs. Dallas, but couldn’t get any closer, falling victim to the same old problems down the stretch, and losing 126-118. sltrib.com/sports/jazz/20… – 11:49 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Jazz since the 5:30 mark in the 3Q:
+12 with no center
-3 with Gobert pic.twitter.com/A9QUY54rQT – 11:49 PM
Jazz since the 5:30 mark in the 3Q:
+12 with no center
-3 with Gobert pic.twitter.com/A9QUY54rQT – 11:49 PM


StatMuse @statmuse
Jalen Brunson tonight:
31 PTS
5 AST
12-22 FG
7-7 FT
The only player with more points than him in the 2022 playoffs is Donovan Mitchell. pic.twitter.com/iyW3QhcZdT – 11:49 PM
Jalen Brunson tonight:
31 PTS
5 AST
12-22 FG
7-7 FT
The only player with more points than him in the 2022 playoffs is Donovan Mitchell. pic.twitter.com/iyW3QhcZdT – 11:49 PM


StatMuse @statmuse
Maxi Kleber tonight:
17 PTS
6-7 FG
4-5 3P
He is 12-16 from 3 in the last 2 games. pic.twitter.com/g0uUKGmM7c – 11:49 PM
Maxi Kleber tonight:
17 PTS
6-7 FG
4-5 3P
He is 12-16 from 3 in the last 2 games. pic.twitter.com/g0uUKGmM7c – 11:49 PM



Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Utah went 30 of 41 from 2-point range tonight. And lost.
Royce O’Neale had more shots at Jalen Brunson (1) than field goal attempts (0, in 32 minutes).
What a weird night in Utah. – 11:48 PM
Utah went 30 of 41 from 2-point range tonight. And lost.
Royce O’Neale had more shots at Jalen Brunson (1) than field goal attempts (0, in 32 minutes).
What a weird night in Utah. – 11:48 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
I see some of you are going straight to Utah offseason after tonight 😐 – 11:48 PM
I see some of you are going straight to Utah offseason after tonight 😐 – 11:48 PM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic has yet to play a second, but Jalen Brunson has been the best player in this series so far. Mavs take a 2-1 lead with a win in Utah. Jazz are scrambling for solutions. – 11:48 PM
Luka Doncic has yet to play a second, but Jalen Brunson has been the best player in this series so far. Mavs take a 2-1 lead with a win in Utah. Jazz are scrambling for solutions. – 11:48 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dallas’ 11-game regular-season losing streak in this building remains, but the streak that most matters is 2 straight Dallas postseason wins in Vivint Arena: the clinching Game 5 of the 2001 first-round series, and tonight.
Mavericks lead this best-of-seven series 2-1. – 11:48 PM
Dallas’ 11-game regular-season losing streak in this building remains, but the streak that most matters is 2 straight Dallas postseason wins in Vivint Arena: the clinching Game 5 of the 2001 first-round series, and tonight.
Mavericks lead this best-of-seven series 2-1. – 11:48 PM

Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Explain to me why Snyder is a candidate for Laker job, what has he done? Jazz haven’t progressed in 3 years – 11:47 PM
Explain to me why Snyder is a candidate for Laker job, what has he done? Jazz haven’t progressed in 3 years – 11:47 PM

Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
losing to the mavs without luka twice, once at home – is outrageous. Here comes @Kevin O’Connor!! pic.twitter.com/Ijd9EidL3l – 11:47 PM
losing to the mavs without luka twice, once at home – is outrageous. Here comes @Kevin O’Connor!! pic.twitter.com/Ijd9EidL3l – 11:47 PM

Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
Think about all the time Jalen Brunson spent on the bench as a role player, knowing how to do all this. – 11:46 PM
Think about all the time Jalen Brunson spent on the bench as a role player, knowing how to do all this. – 11:46 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I have good news for Utah Jazz fans: Saturday afternoon will be a must win game for your favorite basketball team – 11:44 PM
I have good news for Utah Jazz fans: Saturday afternoon will be a must win game for your favorite basketball team – 11:44 PM

Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Wouldn’t argue if Dallas opted to sit Doncic in Game 4.
Not like the Mavs need him right now. – 11:43 PM
Wouldn’t argue if Dallas opted to sit Doncic in Game 4.
Not like the Mavs need him right now. – 11:43 PM

Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Danny Ainge is going to go straight Gordon Gekko to this Jazz roster. – 11:42 PM
Danny Ainge is going to go straight Gordon Gekko to this Jazz roster. – 11:42 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Low-key hilarious how it went from “Can the Mavs make it a series without Luka Doncic to give Devin Booker more time?” to “Slow down, Dallas, damn” – 11:42 PM
Low-key hilarious how it went from “Can the Mavs make it a series without Luka Doncic to give Devin Booker more time?” to “Slow down, Dallas, damn” – 11:42 PM



Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
I’d like to thank Utah for making the Trade Machine 28% more fun this summer. – 11:41 PM
I’d like to thank Utah for making the Trade Machine 28% more fun this summer. – 11:41 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Another dagger, this time from dinwiddie. Vivint is headed for the exits. The Jazz will trail the Mavericks 2-1, with Game 4 coming on Saturday afternoon – 11:40 PM
Another dagger, this time from dinwiddie. Vivint is headed for the exits. The Jazz will trail the Mavericks 2-1, with Game 4 coming on Saturday afternoon – 11:40 PM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Jalen Brunson picked a pretty good time for the first consecutive 30-plus-point performances of his career. – 11:40 PM
Jalen Brunson picked a pretty good time for the first consecutive 30-plus-point performances of his career. – 11:40 PM



Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mavs might get this done in 5. Jazz’s defense is just brutal. Mitchell getting targeted almost every possession and he’s gotta be the guy on the other end. Did not think that series could end before the Suns’ but it’s a real possibility now. – 11:39 PM
Mavs might get this done in 5. Jazz’s defense is just brutal. Mitchell getting targeted almost every possession and he’s gotta be the guy on the other end. Did not think that series could end before the Suns’ but it’s a real possibility now. – 11:39 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Finney-Smith buries a corner 3, flexes at the Jazz bench. That might do it. – 11:38 PM
Finney-Smith buries a corner 3, flexes at the Jazz bench. That might do it. – 11:38 PM

Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
All it took to fix Dallas’ defense was getting Kleber back in vs Bertans. – 11:38 PM
All it took to fix Dallas’ defense was getting Kleber back in vs Bertans. – 11:38 PM

Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
This Mavs series is actually a weird case for Rudy as DPOY. Without him lurking Dallas might be averaging 150 a night. Jazz perimeter defense has been that bad. – 11:38 PM
This Mavs series is actually a weird case for Rudy as DPOY. Without him lurking Dallas might be averaging 150 a night. Jazz perimeter defense has been that bad. – 11:38 PM



Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Scratch finishing with the starters… Jazz now sub Clarkson in for O’Neale. – 11:37 PM
Scratch finishing with the starters… Jazz now sub Clarkson in for O’Neale. – 11:37 PM



J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
If Gobert is on bench and you’re playing the nail, you can NOT allow the ballhandler to get to the paint. That’s your No. 1 job to help the on-ball defender. You cant just reach or swipe and think that you’ve done your job. You’ve got to jam that and recover on kickout #MavsJazz – 11:35 PM
If Gobert is on bench and you’re playing the nail, you can NOT allow the ballhandler to get to the paint. That’s your No. 1 job to help the on-ball defender. You cant just reach or swipe and think that you’ve done your job. You’ve got to jam that and recover on kickout #MavsJazz – 11:35 PM

Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Gobert back in for Paschall with 3:22 left to play and the @Utah Jazz trail by 7. – 11:35 PM
Gobert back in for Paschall with 3:22 left to play and the @Utah Jazz trail by 7. – 11:35 PM

Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dallas getting just enough defense with these double teams, whereas Utah just letting these guys go 1 on 1 still. Obviously scared of the 3-point shooting. But doubling is the one thing they haven’t really tried. – 11:35 PM
Dallas getting just enough defense with these double teams, whereas Utah just letting these guys go 1 on 1 still. Obviously scared of the 3-point shooting. But doubling is the one thing they haven’t really tried. – 11:35 PM



Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs have outscored Jazz 8-2 since Utah cut the lead to 1.
2 layups apiece from Spencer Dinwiddie and Jalen Brunson. – 11:35 PM
Mavs have outscored Jazz 8-2 since Utah cut the lead to 1.
2 layups apiece from Spencer Dinwiddie and Jalen Brunson. – 11:35 PM


Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
The second Paschall experiment didn’t work, Gobert was coming back in before that timeout. Essentially, the Jazz are also bad defensively without Gobert in, too.
Mavs up 111-104, 3:22 left. – 11:34 PM
The second Paschall experiment didn’t work, Gobert was coming back in before that timeout. Essentially, the Jazz are also bad defensively without Gobert in, too.
Mavs up 111-104, 3:22 left. – 11:34 PM


Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jalen Brunson is cooking EVERYONE…the Jazz have no answer for him – 11:34 PM
Jalen Brunson is cooking EVERYONE…the Jazz have no answer for him – 11:34 PM



Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Jazz offense in the mud again with O’Neale and Gobert back in. – 11:32 PM
Jazz offense in the mud again with O’Neale and Gobert back in. – 11:32 PM

Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Eric Paschall is coming back, are the Jazz going to close this game small? – 11:32 PM
Eric Paschall is coming back, are the Jazz going to close this game small? – 11:32 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Mountain Mike is Mountain Mike-ing 🏔🎤
#TakeNote | @Mike Conley pic.twitter.com/UIRqhQMq24 – 11:31 PM
Mountain Mike is Mountain Mike-ing 🏔🎤
#TakeNote | @Mike Conley pic.twitter.com/UIRqhQMq24 – 11:31 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
5:54 remaining. The Jazz trail Dallas 107-102….Bojan Bogdanovic had a ball in the air for a tie game but it came out. At this point, how much do the Jazz have left in the tank? – 11:28 PM
5:54 remaining. The Jazz trail Dallas 107-102….Bojan Bogdanovic had a ball in the air for a tie game but it came out. At this point, how much do the Jazz have left in the tank? – 11:28 PM

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz had the chance to tie on the open Bogdanovic three, but it misses. Dinwiddie comes back, attacks Mitchell for two points, may have gotten away with a shove.
Mavs up 107-102, 5:54 left. – 11:28 PM
Jazz had the chance to tie on the open Bogdanovic three, but it misses. Dinwiddie comes back, attacks Mitchell for two points, may have gotten away with a shove.
Mavs up 107-102, 5:54 left. – 11:28 PM

J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
2 of the last 3 empty possessions were caused by Gobert vs guards. And there’s not a single stat you’ll see in the boxscore that credits him for it. #MavsJazz – 11:27 PM
2 of the last 3 empty possessions were caused by Gobert vs guards. And there’s not a single stat you’ll see in the boxscore that credits him for it. #MavsJazz – 11:27 PM

Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
the screams in this Jazz arena reminiscent of movie theaters when the villain is first seen sneaking up behind the main character in a horror film. – 11:27 PM
the screams in this Jazz arena reminiscent of movie theaters when the villain is first seen sneaking up behind the main character in a horror film. – 11:27 PM

Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Why is Dallas isolating at Gobert? There are three wayyyyy better options on the floor. – 11:27 PM
Why is Dallas isolating at Gobert? There are three wayyyyy better options on the floor. – 11:27 PM



Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
SHEESHHHH, @Dorian Finney-Smith 🤧 pic.twitter.com/9Embr9GH6W – 11:26 PM
SHEESHHHH, @Dorian Finney-Smith 🤧 pic.twitter.com/9Embr9GH6W – 11:26 PM


StatMuse @statmuse
The Jazz are +13 in the last 8 minutes with no center.
Spida has 17 points in that span. pic.twitter.com/lc2FfTLNEW – 11:24 PM
The Jazz are +13 in the last 8 minutes with no center.
Spida has 17 points in that span. pic.twitter.com/lc2FfTLNEW – 11:24 PM




Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Rudy Gobert is subbing back into the game with 8:55 left to play. – 11:23 PM
Rudy Gobert is subbing back into the game with 8:55 left to play. – 11:23 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
8:58 remaining in game 3….the Jazz trail Dallas 101-97…..actually 8:55 remaining – 11:20 PM
8:58 remaining in game 3….the Jazz trail Dallas 101-97…..actually 8:55 remaining – 11:20 PM

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Mavericks lead has been cut to 4, 101-97. Game’s gotten really ragged, but the Jazz look much better when they’re running. Fewer Mavs threes are going in, which helps. – 11:20 PM
Mavericks lead has been cut to 4, 101-97. Game’s gotten really ragged, but the Jazz look much better when they’re running. Fewer Mavs threes are going in, which helps. – 11:20 PM

Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
Not the Jazz getting back in the game without Gobert! Say it ain’t so! It would just be a layup line!! How do you get paid to talk about sports?!
Its alllllllll coming up VERNO!!!! FOH! pic.twitter.com/yhj6M8eSf8 – 11:20 PM
Not the Jazz getting back in the game without Gobert! Say it ain’t so! It would just be a layup line!! How do you get paid to talk about sports?!
Its alllllllll coming up VERNO!!!! FOH! pic.twitter.com/yhj6M8eSf8 – 11:20 PM



Ben Anderson @BensHoops
After Eric Paschall subbed in at the 5:33 mark of the third quarter, the @Utah Jazz have been on a 27-14 run.
Mavericks lead is down from 17 to just 4.
#takenote | @kslsports – 11:16 PM
After Eric Paschall subbed in at the 5:33 mark of the third quarter, the @Utah Jazz have been on a 27-14 run.
Mavericks lead is down from 17 to just 4.
#takenote | @kslsports – 11:16 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Powell and Kleber now have 5 fouls apiece. Not ideal for a Dallas team already playing small lineups, though tonight only getting outrebounded 26-22. – 11:15 PM
Powell and Kleber now have 5 fouls apiece. Not ideal for a Dallas team already playing small lineups, though tonight only getting outrebounded 26-22. – 11:15 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Now 5 fouls apiece on Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber. Mavs’ small lineups might have to go miniscule here. – 11:14 PM
Now 5 fouls apiece on Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber. Mavs’ small lineups might have to go miniscule here. – 11:14 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
JC wants in on the dunking party 🥳
#TakeNote | @Jordan Clarkson pic.twitter.com/uOB8gktCUI – 11:14 PM
JC wants in on the dunking party 🥳
#TakeNote | @Jordan Clarkson pic.twitter.com/uOB8gktCUI – 11:14 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jazz made all 10 of their shots inside the arc in a 40-point third quarter. – 11:13 PM
Jazz made all 10 of their shots inside the arc in a 40-point third quarter. – 11:13 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
40-point third quarter by Utah, 18 of those points coming from Donovan Mitchell, pulls Utah to within 97-91 entering the fourth quarter.
It’s definitely a ballgame now. – 11:10 PM
40-point third quarter by Utah, 18 of those points coming from Donovan Mitchell, pulls Utah to within 97-91 entering the fourth quarter.
It’s definitely a ballgame now. – 11:10 PM

David Locke @DLocke09
This may be the best crowd I have ever seen in Utah. Usually a crowd reacts to a team. This crowd gave the Jazz a heartbeat when they were straightening. And then have kept going. Everyone on their feet for the last 10 minutes. Amazing support – 11:10 PM
This may be the best crowd I have ever seen in Utah. Usually a crowd reacts to a team. This crowd gave the Jazz a heartbeat when they were straightening. And then have kept going. Everyone on their feet for the last 10 minutes. Amazing support – 11:10 PM

Ben Anderson @BensHoops
This would be an incredible turning point moment for the Jazz if they turn this around going small.
How long does Quin Snyder dare to keep Rudy Gobert off the floor? – 11:10 PM
This would be an incredible turning point moment for the Jazz if they turn this around going small.
How long does Quin Snyder dare to keep Rudy Gobert off the floor? – 11:10 PM

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Big comeback for Utah to keep Game 3 alive with an unexpected adjustment: Eric Paschall in at center. Paschall’s been good offensively, and it’s also allowed for Mitchell to have more space to attack offensively. Mitchell now up to 22 points. – 11:10 PM
Big comeback for Utah to keep Game 3 alive with an unexpected adjustment: Eric Paschall in at center. Paschall’s been good offensively, and it’s also allowed for Mitchell to have more space to attack offensively. Mitchell now up to 22 points. – 11:10 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
End 3Q: Mavs 97, Jazz 91. Quin Sndyer finally going small gave this team the jolt it needed — 40p in the period, including 18 from Donovan Mitchell. If they can keep Dallas from getting to the rim, they’ve got a chance. – 11:10 PM
End 3Q: Mavs 97, Jazz 91. Quin Sndyer finally going small gave this team the jolt it needed — 40p in the period, including 18 from Donovan Mitchell. If they can keep Dallas from getting to the rim, they’ve got a chance. – 11:10 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz go small, Eric Paschall turns in monster minutes, Donovan Mitchell scores 18 of his 22 in the third and Utah has trimmed a 17 point deficit to 97-91….we head into the fourth quarter. – 11:10 PM
The Jazz go small, Eric Paschall turns in monster minutes, Donovan Mitchell scores 18 of his 22 in the third and Utah has trimmed a 17 point deficit to 97-91….we head into the fourth quarter. – 11:10 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jazz outscored the Mavs 40-29 in the third quarter. I’m not an expert, but I think Jason Kidd will address the defense during this break. – 11:10 PM
Jazz outscored the Mavs 40-29 in the third quarter. I’m not an expert, but I think Jason Kidd will address the defense during this break. – 11:10 PM

J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Utah looks like Phi Slamma Jamma when Dallas’ rim protector is …. **check notes** Davis Bertans – 11:09 PM
Utah looks like Phi Slamma Jamma when Dallas’ rim protector is …. **check notes** Davis Bertans – 11:09 PM

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz going small is working for maybe the first time all season long – 11:08 PM
Jazz going small is working for maybe the first time all season long – 11:08 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
gonna need alllll the angles on that one 👀
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/1gev0fW0kW – 11:07 PM
gonna need alllll the angles on that one 👀
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/1gev0fW0kW – 11:07 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Utah has found something offensively with this small ball lineup, whether they can get enough stops to comeback is the question. – 11:05 PM
Utah has found something offensively with this small ball lineup, whether they can get enough stops to comeback is the question. – 11:05 PM


Ben Anderson @BensHoops
The @Utah Jazz small unit has energized the crowd, and they can cut the @Dallas Mavericks lead to single digits late in the third quarter.
This unit has never played meaningful minutes together so there have been some mistakes defensively, but Dallas doesn’t know how to stop them. – 11:04 PM
The @Utah Jazz small unit has energized the crowd, and they can cut the @Dallas Mavericks lead to single digits late in the third quarter.
This unit has never played meaningful minutes together so there have been some mistakes defensively, but Dallas doesn’t know how to stop them. – 11:04 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Energy has definitely picked up for the Jazz of late. Donovan has 14p and Bogey has 12 so far in the 3Q. Utah within single digits — 91-82. – 11:04 PM
Energy has definitely picked up for the Jazz of late. Donovan has 14p and Bogey has 12 so far in the 3Q. Utah within single digits — 91-82. – 11:04 PM

Sarah Todd @NBASarah
There’s such a mental aspect to this. The Jazz have shown the Mavericks, and many other teams for that matter, that with strength, speed and some patience, you can beat the Jazz and continue to get open looks. The Jazz don’t inspire any fear – 11:04 PM
There’s such a mental aspect to this. The Jazz have shown the Mavericks, and many other teams for that matter, that with strength, speed and some patience, you can beat the Jazz and continue to get open looks. The Jazz don’t inspire any fear – 11:04 PM

Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
A lot of times Mitchell has switched when it seemed like O’Neale or House weren’t expecting it, and they give up the pick and pop 3 to Bertans – 11:04 PM
A lot of times Mitchell has switched when it seemed like O’Neale or House weren’t expecting it, and they give up the pick and pop 3 to Bertans – 11:04 PM

Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Jazz offense playing well 5-out, first decent offensive stretch of the series. Opening it up for their on on one moves. – 11:02 PM
Jazz offense playing well 5-out, first decent offensive stretch of the series. Opening it up for their on on one moves. – 11:02 PM




Eric Walden @tribjazz
Eric Paschall minutes. Quin is searching for some energy and small-ball. – 10:57 PM
Eric Paschall minutes. Quin is searching for some energy and small-ball. – 10:57 PM

Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Quin brining Eric Paschall in.
They’re officially throwing stuff at the wall. – 10:56 PM
Quin brining Eric Paschall in.
They’re officially throwing stuff at the wall. – 10:56 PM


Ben Anderson @BensHoops
The @Utah Jazz have officially gone small with Eric Paschall in the game, and no 7 footers. – 10:56 PM
The @Utah Jazz have officially gone small with Eric Paschall in the game, and no 7 footers. – 10:56 PM

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Eric Paschall in the game for Utah as Quin is REALLY searching now. – 10:56 PM
Eric Paschall in the game for Utah as Quin is REALLY searching now. – 10:56 PM

Ben Anderson @BensHoops
The Jazz are completely shell shocked.
No answers, no effective adjustments to be seen, no energy to show if they have.
Dallas wasn’t ever phased coming to Utah. – 10:54 PM
The Jazz are completely shell shocked.
No answers, no effective adjustments to be seen, no energy to show if they have.
Dallas wasn’t ever phased coming to Utah. – 10:54 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
So this happened 🥊
Thanks for stopping by, @FloydMayweather 🔔 pic.twitter.com/LpYtB1ewNM – 10:53 PM
So this happened 🥊
Thanks for stopping by, @FloydMayweather 🔔 pic.twitter.com/LpYtB1ewNM – 10:53 PM


Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz just have to go five smalls at this point. Just try it for five possessions. See what happens.
Dallas up 83-66…..5:33 remaining in the third quarter – 10:52 PM
The Jazz just have to go five smalls at this point. Just try it for five possessions. See what happens.
Dallas up 83-66…..5:33 remaining in the third quarter – 10:52 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Dinwiddie blows right past a zero-resistance Donovan Mitchell in the halfcourt offense for a layup. 83-66 Mavs. – 10:52 PM
Dinwiddie blows right past a zero-resistance Donovan Mitchell in the halfcourt offense for a layup. 83-66 Mavs. – 10:52 PM

Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Jazz have changed up how they’re defending small/small PnR and aren’t switching. That’s letting Mavs’ guards get free run into the paint, but in theory at least helps with the rotations. But hasn’t really, still giving up a million corner 3s. – 10:52 PM
Jazz have changed up how they’re defending small/small PnR and aren’t switching. That’s letting Mavs’ guards get free run into the paint, but in theory at least helps with the rotations. But hasn’t really, still giving up a million corner 3s. – 10:52 PM

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Mitchell blown by by Dinwiddie… unacceptable defense from Utah’s team leader. – 10:51 PM
Mitchell blown by by Dinwiddie… unacceptable defense from Utah’s team leader. – 10:51 PM


Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
As guards continue to torch the Jazz defense, just your random stat of the night that Tyler Herro averaged 28 against them this season – 10:50 PM
As guards continue to torch the Jazz defense, just your random stat of the night that Tyler Herro averaged 28 against them this season – 10:50 PM

Ryan Miller @millerjryan
The Jazz have had some random celebrities at games this year. Floyd Mayweather joins that list tonight. – 10:50 PM
The Jazz have had some random celebrities at games this year. Floyd Mayweather joins that list tonight. – 10:50 PM



Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
6:36 remaining in the third quarter: the Jazz trail Dallas 78-64…..the mavericks are 14-30 from 3…..their shooting in these past two games has been nothing short of next level – 10:48 PM
6:36 remaining in the third quarter: the Jazz trail Dallas 78-64…..the mavericks are 14-30 from 3…..their shooting in these past two games has been nothing short of next level – 10:48 PM




Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Double foul on Kleber and Gobert. Technical also issued to Gobert. So now Gobert and Kleber have 4 fouls, 8:08 left 3Q. – 10:43 PM
Double foul on Kleber and Gobert. Technical also issued to Gobert. So now Gobert and Kleber have 4 fouls, 8:08 left 3Q. – 10:43 PM

John Karalis @John_Karalis
Dinwiddie just turned Gobert into an NFT
(I’m workshopping stuff… not married to it) – 10:42 PM
Dinwiddie just turned Gobert into an NFT
(I’m workshopping stuff… not married to it) – 10:42 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
I think I just saw Luka Doncic’s first explosive movement post-calf strain.
The bench went absolutely bonkers for that Spencer Dinwiddie dunk on Rudy Gobert. – 10:42 PM
I think I just saw Luka Doncic’s first explosive movement post-calf strain.
The bench went absolutely bonkers for that Spencer Dinwiddie dunk on Rudy Gobert. – 10:42 PM

Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Welp, there’s your highlight for the series that Jazz fans are going to have to suffer watching for the next several months. – 10:42 PM
Welp, there’s your highlight for the series that Jazz fans are going to have to suffer watching for the next several months. – 10:42 PM




Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Royce O’Neale delivered at least 3 cheap shots in the first half, not just the Brunson one. – 10:38 PM
Royce O’Neale delivered at least 3 cheap shots in the first half, not just the Brunson one. – 10:38 PM



David Locke @DLocke09
The Utah Jazz did not have a single game all year when they didn’t take 10 threes in the first half of a game – 10:35 PM
The Utah Jazz did not have a single game all year when they didn’t take 10 threes in the first half of a game – 10:35 PM



Mark Followill @MFollowill
Jalen Brunson went out for the last 4:38 of the 2Q with a back issue after a forearm from Royce O’Neale. He is available for the second half – 10:33 PM
Jalen Brunson went out for the last 4:38 of the 2Q with a back issue after a forearm from Royce O’Neale. He is available for the second half – 10:33 PM

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz are on pace for only 18 3PA tonight… last time they had 18 3PA in a game or fewer was 2018 – 10:32 PM
Jazz are on pace for only 18 3PA tonight… last time they had 18 3PA in a game or fewer was 2018 – 10:32 PM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Mavs G Jalen Brunson is available to return after taking a shot to the back. He’s on the court warming up now. – 10:31 PM
Mavs G Jalen Brunson is available to return after taking a shot to the back. He’s on the court warming up now. – 10:31 PM


Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Jalen Brunson will be available to return to tonight’s Game 3 in Utah. – 10:31 PM
Jalen Brunson will be available to return to tonight’s Game 3 in Utah. – 10:31 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
First half 3-point shooting in Utah
– Maxi Kleber: 4/5 (in 8:05 minutes due to foul trouble)
– Jazz: 3/9 (2nd in NBA in 3s made per game in regular season) – 10:28 PM
First half 3-point shooting in Utah
– Maxi Kleber: 4/5 (in 8:05 minutes due to foul trouble)
– Jazz: 3/9 (2nd in NBA in 3s made per game in regular season) – 10:28 PM

Dan Favale @danfavale
the jazz need lebron to tweet about how much the mavs have impressed him asap – 10:27 PM
the jazz need lebron to tweet about how much the mavs have impressed him asap – 10:27 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
When the Mavericks spoke this morning about how loud they expected Vivint Arena to be tonight, I didn’t anticipate that the loudest reaction would be the crowd booing the home team. – 10:26 PM
When the Mavericks spoke this morning about how loud they expected Vivint Arena to be tonight, I didn’t anticipate that the loudest reaction would be the crowd booing the home team. – 10:26 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Good evening to everyone looking for updates about Jalen Brunson’s apparent back injury. As soon as there is news to share, I will share the news. – 10:25 PM
Good evening to everyone looking for updates about Jalen Brunson’s apparent back injury. As soon as there is news to share, I will share the news. – 10:25 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Let’s keep it rollin’
@ModeloUSA | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/aNufP9CMDI – 10:24 PM
Let’s keep it rollin’
@ModeloUSA | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/aNufP9CMDI – 10:24 PM


Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs lead the Jazz 68-51 at half — without Luka Doncic and with Jalen Brunson getting tossed in a washing machine.
Anyone who says they saw this coming is also a liar. – 10:23 PM
Mavs lead the Jazz 68-51 at half — without Luka Doncic and with Jalen Brunson getting tossed in a washing machine.
Anyone who says they saw this coming is also a liar. – 10:23 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
This was just a masterclass by Dallas. The mavericks have executed the Jazz into submission….they got a hold of film and just built on what they saw at the end of game 2…..the Jazz have been helpless defensively – 10:22 PM
This was just a masterclass by Dallas. The mavericks have executed the Jazz into submission….they got a hold of film and just built on what they saw at the end of game 2…..the Jazz have been helpless defensively – 10:22 PM

Dan Favale @danfavale
at least the jazz did all they possibly could to address their glaring, longstanding weaknesses at the trade deadli— – 10:21 PM
at least the jazz did all they possibly could to address their glaring, longstanding weaknesses at the trade deadli— – 10:21 PM



Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Hearty boos for the Jazz at halftime. Mavs up 68-51 and have made more 3s (13) than Utah has attempted (9). Dallas dominating Jazz at their own game. – 10:19 PM
Hearty boos for the Jazz at halftime. Mavs up 68-51 and have made more 3s (13) than Utah has attempted (9). Dallas dominating Jazz at their own game. – 10:19 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
HALFTIME: Mavs 68, Jazz 51. Jazz fans are full-on booing after every made Dallas 3 now. So they’re booing a lot. Mavs 13-25 from 3; Jazz just 3-9. Donovan Mitchell 4p on 1-7 shooting. Conley and Clarkson 12p each for Utah. Brunson and Kleber 15p, Bertans 12p, Green 10 for Dallas. – 10:19 PM
HALFTIME: Mavs 68, Jazz 51. Jazz fans are full-on booing after every made Dallas 3 now. So they’re booing a lot. Mavs 13-25 from 3; Jazz just 3-9. Donovan Mitchell 4p on 1-7 shooting. Conley and Clarkson 12p each for Utah. Brunson and Kleber 15p, Bertans 12p, Green 10 for Dallas. – 10:19 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Boos from the hometown fans as the Jazz head to the locker room down 17.
Somewhere Danny Ainge is making trade calls…. – 10:19 PM
Boos from the hometown fans as the Jazz head to the locker room down 17.
Somewhere Danny Ainge is making trade calls…. – 10:19 PM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Do the Jazz have to wait until the summer to dismantle this team – or can they can a head start and do it at halftime tonight? – 10:19 PM
Do the Jazz have to wait until the summer to dismantle this team – or can they can a head start and do it at halftime tonight? – 10:19 PM

Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Jazz get booed off the court as they head to the locker room down 68-51 at halftime – 10:19 PM
Jazz get booed off the court as they head to the locker room down 68-51 at halftime – 10:19 PM


Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The Jazz getting absolutely nothing out of Joe Ingles’ expiring contract at the deadline is such a failure – 10:19 PM
The Jazz getting absolutely nothing out of Joe Ingles’ expiring contract at the deadline is such a failure – 10:19 PM

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Mavericks are up 68-51 at halftime on the Jazz on their home floor.
Jazz are being booed as they walk off the court. – 10:19 PM
Mavericks are up 68-51 at halftime on the Jazz on their home floor.
Jazz are being booed as they walk off the court. – 10:19 PM

Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Jazz are going to be awesome when they learn it’s a good idea to defend corner 3s. – 10:18 PM
Jazz are going to be awesome when they learn it’s a good idea to defend corner 3s. – 10:18 PM


Ben Anderson @BensHoops
The @Utah Jazz are getting booed off the floor by fans at @vivintarena after trailing 68-51 at the break.
WOW! – 10:18 PM
The @Utah Jazz are getting booed off the floor by fans at @vivintarena after trailing 68-51 at the break.
WOW! – 10:18 PM

David Thorpe @coachthorpe
Could we see our first coaching change of the “offseason” at halftime in Utah? – 10:18 PM
Could we see our first coaching change of the “offseason” at halftime in Utah? – 10:18 PM





Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Dallas has absolutely torched the Jazz in the first half. Absolutely put them on the skewer and barbecued them.. – 10:16 PM
Dallas has absolutely torched the Jazz in the first half. Absolutely put them on the skewer and barbecued them.. – 10:16 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Possible good sign for Dallas: Dinwiddie makes a 3 after starting 0-for-7 from the field. – 10:15 PM
Possible good sign for Dallas: Dinwiddie makes a 3 after starting 0-for-7 from the field. – 10:15 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Donovan Mitchell has four points on 1/7 shooting…..he’s got to be a lot better – 10:12 PM
Donovan Mitchell has four points on 1/7 shooting…..he’s got to be a lot better – 10:12 PM


Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
2:39 remaining in the first half: the Jazz trail Dallas 54-43…the Mavericks will have free-throws on the other side of the timeout – 10:09 PM
2:39 remaining in the first half: the Jazz trail Dallas 54-43…the Mavericks will have free-throws on the other side of the timeout – 10:09 PM

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Such unwise fouls from Utah in this game. Gobert just shoving Bertans there for no reason? O’Neale shoulder checking Brunson in to a screen? Conley flagrant fouling on a 3PA? – 10:09 PM
Such unwise fouls from Utah in this game. Gobert just shoving Bertans there for no reason? O’Neale shoulder checking Brunson in to a screen? Conley flagrant fouling on a 3PA? – 10:09 PM

Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
Jazz will repeatedly have a 1 on 1 matchup they can exploit then set a ball screen which forces them to attack a superior defender. Kind of bizarre to watch. – 10:08 PM
Jazz will repeatedly have a 1 on 1 matchup they can exploit then set a ball screen which forces them to attack a superior defender. Kind of bizarre to watch. – 10:08 PM



Eric Walden @tribjazz
Crowd comes alive again as Conley gets Bertans dancing on a crossover, then throws a perfect lob to Rudy for a reverse alley-oop. – 10:06 PM
Crowd comes alive again as Conley gets Bertans dancing on a crossover, then throws a perfect lob to Rudy for a reverse alley-oop. – 10:06 PM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Looks like left hip or lower back for Jalen Brunson. He heads to the locker room with 4-plus remaining in the half. Mavs up 50-39 – 10:05 PM
Looks like left hip or lower back for Jalen Brunson. He heads to the locker room with 4-plus remaining in the half. Mavs up 50-39 – 10:05 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jalen Brunson just committed a foul to come out of the game, walking gingerly after a hard fall on Mavs’ last defensive possession.
Then he got T’d up walking back to the bench.
You know he’s in pain bc that’s just his second technical since his junior year of high school. – 10:05 PM
Jalen Brunson just committed a foul to come out of the game, walking gingerly after a hard fall on Mavs’ last defensive possession.
Then he got T’d up walking back to the bench.
You know he’s in pain bc that’s just his second technical since his junior year of high school. – 10:05 PM

Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Jalen Brunson is holding his lower back and moving really gingerly. He takes a foul (and then gets a tech) and immediately heads to the locker room. – 10:04 PM
Jalen Brunson is holding his lower back and moving really gingerly. He takes a foul (and then gets a tech) and immediately heads to the locker room. – 10:04 PM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Mavs G Jalen Brunson, holding his lower back and walking gingerly, headed to the locker room after being called for a technical foul en route. – 10:04 PM
Mavs G Jalen Brunson, holding his lower back and walking gingerly, headed to the locker room after being called for a technical foul en route. – 10:04 PM

Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Jalen Brunson is laboring as the Jazz have sent him sprawling to the floor a few times in the last handful of possessions.
O’Neale ran him into a Gobert screen earlier, and then he hit he deck hard during Conley’s made three. – 10:04 PM
Jalen Brunson is laboring as the Jazz have sent him sprawling to the floor a few times in the last handful of possessions.
O’Neale ran him into a Gobert screen earlier, and then he hit he deck hard during Conley’s made three. – 10:04 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jalen Brunson went down, grabbed his back and is going back to the lockerroom. He had to come out of the game. The Jazz will have three free-throws – 10:04 PM
Jalen Brunson went down, grabbed his back and is going back to the lockerroom. He had to come out of the game. The Jazz will have three free-throws – 10:04 PM




Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Maxi Kleber 3-pointers in 2.5 games of this playoff series: 14
Maxi Kleber 3-pointers in his last 17 games post-All-Star break: 12 – 10:02 PM
Maxi Kleber 3-pointers in 2.5 games of this playoff series: 14
Maxi Kleber 3-pointers in his last 17 games post-All-Star break: 12 – 10:02 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Luka, I mean, Jalen Brunson, is 21-of-31 from the field in the last 5.5 quarters of this series. – 10:02 PM
Luka, I mean, Jalen Brunson, is 21-of-31 from the field in the last 5.5 quarters of this series. – 10:02 PM

Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Jalen Brunson is just. . I’m speechless. You saw it. He’s just bullying folks around. – 10:01 PM
Jalen Brunson is just. . I’m speechless. You saw it. He’s just bullying folks around. – 10:01 PM

Ben Anderson @BensHoops
There was a real question going into this series, with Luka out, if the Jazz had the three best players on the floor.
Real question now is do they even have the first? – 10:01 PM
There was a real question going into this series, with Luka out, if the Jazz had the three best players on the floor.
Real question now is do they even have the first? – 10:01 PM





Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Hard to blame Bogey for not being able to stay in front of Jalen Brunson.
But it’s emblematic of why the Mavericks should have supreme confidence regardless of whether Luka is playin or not.
Find the mismatch, put your head down, good things will happen. – 9:57 PM
Hard to blame Bogey for not being able to stay in front of Jalen Brunson.
But it’s emblematic of why the Mavericks should have supreme confidence regardless of whether Luka is playin or not.
Find the mismatch, put your head down, good things will happen. – 9:57 PM


Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Powell picks up his 3rd foul with 7:55 left 2Q, Jason Kidd calls timeout after the 2-0 Jazz run.
Dallas still leads 37-26. That the Jazz are currently on pace for 15 threes is crazy… they’re playing 2005 basketball right now. – 9:54 PM
Powell picks up his 3rd foul with 7:55 left 2Q, Jason Kidd calls timeout after the 2-0 Jazz run.
Dallas still leads 37-26. That the Jazz are currently on pace for 15 threes is crazy… they’re playing 2005 basketball right now. – 9:54 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Jazz crowd comes alive for the first time after Hassan rejects a shot by Dinwiddie, then Bogey drives and gets Powell to commit his third foul. It’s been slim pickings for things to get excited about thus far — 37-26 Dallas, 7:55 left til halftime. – 9:53 PM
Jazz crowd comes alive for the first time after Hassan rejects a shot by Dinwiddie, then Bogey drives and gets Powell to commit his third foul. It’s been slim pickings for things to get excited about thus far — 37-26 Dallas, 7:55 left til halftime. – 9:53 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
7:55 remaining in the first half: the Mavericks lead the Jazz 37-26…..amazing how well the mavericks have been able to keep the Jazz off the 3-point line in this series. Utah has taken five of them so far tonight – 9:53 PM
7:55 remaining in the first half: the Mavericks lead the Jazz 37-26…..amazing how well the mavericks have been able to keep the Jazz off the 3-point line in this series. Utah has taken five of them so far tonight – 9:53 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
If there’s a Dallas concern at the moment it’s Dinwiddie, who is 0-for-6 and clearly pressing. He’s now 12-of-39 (30.7%) in the series. – 9:53 PM
If there’s a Dallas concern at the moment it’s Dinwiddie, who is 0-for-6 and clearly pressing. He’s now 12-of-39 (30.7%) in the series. – 9:53 PM

Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Welp…maybe we’re just getting the bad Jazz.
So confusing. A few possessions early with great defense from Donovan, nice stuff from Clarkson. But then slowly the screws get loose and the whole thing gets shaky. But there’s a lot of game left I don’t know. – 9:51 PM
Welp…maybe we’re just getting the bad Jazz.
So confusing. A few possessions early with great defense from Donovan, nice stuff from Clarkson. But then slowly the screws get loose and the whole thing gets shaky. But there’s a lot of game left I don’t know. – 9:51 PM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Mike Conley’s perfect record as an NBA gentleman has been blemished. The flagrant foul he was called for on Trey Burke was the first of Conley’s career, per @ESPNStatsInfo. Conley officially has zero career technicals (one rescinded). – 9:51 PM
Mike Conley’s perfect record as an NBA gentleman has been blemished. The flagrant foul he was called for on Trey Burke was the first of Conley’s career, per @ESPNStatsInfo. Conley officially has zero career technicals (one rescinded). – 9:51 PM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
The seldom-seen six-point possession and Mavericks go up 15 before Conley’s bucket. – 9:50 PM
The seldom-seen six-point possession and Mavericks go up 15 before Conley’s bucket. – 9:50 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
dropping EPs & hammers 🎧
#SloMoPlay | @udo_llc pic.twitter.com/Dt7uy4cFpr – 9:50 PM
dropping EPs & hammers 🎧
#SloMoPlay | @udo_llc pic.twitter.com/Dt7uy4cFpr – 9:50 PM

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Like on that one, Gobert comes over to help early… because the Jazz know they can’t depend on Clarkson to defend Dinwiddie in isolation. It’s so rough right now. – 9:49 PM
Like on that one, Gobert comes over to help early… because the Jazz know they can’t depend on Clarkson to defend Dinwiddie in isolation. It’s so rough right now. – 9:49 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Josh Green is now 3-4 from 3, as the Jazz just continue to allow open looks beyond the arc. What could go wrong? – 9:49 PM
Josh Green is now 3-4 from 3, as the Jazz just continue to allow open looks beyond the arc. What could go wrong? – 9:49 PM


Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dallas was 48-8 in the regular season when taking a double-digit lead. Its biggest lead in Game 1 was 8 points.
Now? Dallas 37, Utah 22. – 9:49 PM
Dallas was 48-8 in the regular season when taking a double-digit lead. Its biggest lead in Game 1 was 8 points.
Now? Dallas 37, Utah 22. – 9:49 PM


Ben Anderson @BensHoops
The refs review this Mike Conley foul for a flagrant, not giving Trey Burke room to land., and it’s confirmed.
Even before the flagrant, this Jazz performance has left a ton to be desired.
Zero crispness, bad fouls, no zip on the ball, crowd seems more nervous thane excited. – 9:48 PM
The refs review this Mike Conley foul for a flagrant, not giving Trey Burke room to land., and it’s confirmed.
Even before the flagrant, this Jazz performance has left a ton to be desired.
Zero crispness, bad fouls, no zip on the ball, crowd seems more nervous thane excited. – 9:48 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Flagrant one on Mike Conley….Trey Burke to the line….Dallas will retain possession – 9:48 PM
Flagrant one on Mike Conley….Trey Burke to the line….Dallas will retain possession – 9:48 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Refs will review to see if Conley warrants a flagrant for being in Burke’s landing space on that 3-point attempt. – 9:46 PM
Refs will review to see if Conley warrants a flagrant for being in Burke’s landing space on that 3-point attempt. – 9:46 PM

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
They’re reviewing Mike Conley’s 3-pt contest on Burke for flagrancy… and I think it probably is, honestly. Can’t get under a shooter while he’s landing like that. – 9:46 PM
They’re reviewing Mike Conley’s 3-pt contest on Burke for flagrancy… and I think it probably is, honestly. Can’t get under a shooter while he’s landing like that. – 9:46 PM


Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Davis Bertans banked in a 3 while being fouled after a 60-footer from Jordan Clarkson at the first quarter horn was waved off. With 6 3s from Bertans, Josh Green and Kleber, Mavs up 9 early in a building they last left with a win in … April 2016.
More: marcstein.Substack.com – 9:45 PM
Davis Bertans banked in a 3 while being fouled after a 60-footer from Jordan Clarkson at the first quarter horn was waved off. With 6 3s from Bertans, Josh Green and Kleber, Mavs up 9 early in a building they last left with a win in … April 2016.
More: marcstein.Substack.com – 9:45 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Heard a few boos after Clarkson’s turnover. This is a fanbase that saw Utah drop 7 of its last 11 regular season games and blow leads of 25, 21 and 17 points.
Let’s just say they are skeptical, for good reason. – 9:44 PM
Heard a few boos after Clarkson’s turnover. This is a fanbase that saw Utah drop 7 of its last 11 regular season games and blow leads of 25, 21 and 17 points.
Let’s just say they are skeptical, for good reason. – 9:44 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
This is a special performance defensively so far from the mavericks. They truly have the Jazz in hell offensively. A simple pass right now is an adventure – 9:44 PM
This is a special performance defensively so far from the mavericks. They truly have the Jazz in hell offensively. A simple pass right now is an adventure – 9:44 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Meanwhile in Utah… Maxi Kleber still doesn’t believe in missing 3s – 9:42 PM
Meanwhile in Utah… Maxi Kleber still doesn’t believe in missing 3s – 9:42 PM

Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
The Jazz better get serious, because currently, that’s not the case. – 9:42 PM
The Jazz better get serious, because currently, that’s not the case. – 9:42 PM


Eric Walden @tribjazz
End 1Q: Mavs 27, Jazz 20. JC’s heave at the horn went in but was not off in time. Meanwhile, Dallas goes 5-12 on 3s; Utah just 7-18 FGs, 1-4 on 3s. Lots of midrange floatery stuff. On the other end, they need to find a way to shut down scoring machine Maxi Kleber. – 9:40 PM
End 1Q: Mavs 27, Jazz 20. JC’s heave at the horn went in but was not off in time. Meanwhile, Dallas goes 5-12 on 3s; Utah just 7-18 FGs, 1-4 on 3s. Lots of midrange floatery stuff. On the other end, they need to find a way to shut down scoring machine Maxi Kleber. – 9:40 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
That’s not going to count. So the Jazz will trail Dallas 27-20 at the end of one quarter. One of Utah’s biggest issues is not being able to score efficiently. They shot 39 from the field and 1/4 from 3 in the first 12 minutes. Dallas has locked them down – 9:39 PM
That’s not going to count. So the Jazz will trail Dallas 27-20 at the end of one quarter. One of Utah’s biggest issues is not being able to score efficiently. They shot 39 from the field and 1/4 from 3 in the first 12 minutes. Dallas has locked them down – 9:39 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
End Q1: Mavs lead 27-20
The Jazz are playing like when you know someone’s about to break up with you so you dump them first. – 9:39 PM
End Q1: Mavs lead 27-20
The Jazz are playing like when you know someone’s about to break up with you so you dump them first. – 9:39 PM

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Dallas up 27-20 on the Jazz after 1Q. Clarkson’s buzzer beater won’t count.
That went about as poorly as reasonably can be expected from a Utah perspective. Dallas again generating threes, Jazz shooting only 4. – 9:39 PM
Dallas up 27-20 on the Jazz after 1Q. Clarkson’s buzzer beater won’t count.
That went about as poorly as reasonably can be expected from a Utah perspective. Dallas again generating threes, Jazz shooting only 4. – 9:39 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Clarkson’s 65-foot-ish heave swished through, just after the buzzer, though.
Typifying Utah’s night so far. – 9:39 PM
Clarkson’s 65-foot-ish heave swished through, just after the buzzer, though.
Typifying Utah’s night so far. – 9:39 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The mavericks are 10/19 from the field and 5/9 from three. They are getting any shot they want and confidently making them…..it’s a team right now that knows what’s working and feels that formula can’t be guarded – 9:36 PM
The mavericks are 10/19 from the field and 5/9 from three. They are getting any shot they want and confidently making them…..it’s a team right now that knows what’s working and feels that formula can’t be guarded – 9:36 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dallas is 5-for-9 on 3-pointers. Utah, which during the regular season made a living off being one of the top 3-point teams in the NBA, is 1-for-4.
Hence it’s Dallas 27, Utah 20. – 9:36 PM
Dallas is 5-for-9 on 3-pointers. Utah, which during the regular season made a living off being one of the top 3-point teams in the NBA, is 1-for-4.
Hence it’s Dallas 27, Utah 20. – 9:36 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Josh Green picked a real fun time to hit his first two playoff 3-pointers.
The guys the Mavs wanted to step up most in Luka Doncic’s absence have done exactly that so far in what’s likely Luka’s last absence. – 9:35 PM
Josh Green picked a real fun time to hit his first two playoff 3-pointers.
The guys the Mavs wanted to step up most in Luka Doncic’s absence have done exactly that so far in what’s likely Luka’s last absence. – 9:35 PM


Eric Walden @tribjazz
The Jazz’s plan of putting Rudy on Josh Green and daring him to shoot is also going well pic.twitter.com/fhMd9EuO0z – 9:35 PM
The Jazz’s plan of putting Rudy on Josh Green and daring him to shoot is also going well pic.twitter.com/fhMd9EuO0z – 9:35 PM


Brad Townsend @townbrad
Three of Dallas’ 4 made 3-pointers are corner 3’s, where the Jazz are most susceptible, partly because Gobert can’t get out there. – 9:34 PM
Three of Dallas’ 4 made 3-pointers are corner 3’s, where the Jazz are most susceptible, partly because Gobert can’t get out there. – 9:34 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz have not played well thus far and Dallas has played extremely well. – 9:34 PM
The Jazz have not played well thus far and Dallas has played extremely well. – 9:34 PM



Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Every Mavericks offensive possession has intention. They know what they want to do.
Utah… – 9:31 PM
Every Mavericks offensive possession has intention. They know what they want to do.
Utah… – 9:31 PM

Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Jazz were 17-26 on floaters in Game 2. Looking like they’ll be taking a similar number tonight. Nothing remotely resembling an open C&S 3 so far. – 9:30 PM
Jazz were 17-26 on floaters in Game 2. Looking like they’ll be taking a similar number tonight. Nothing remotely resembling an open C&S 3 so far. – 9:30 PM

Tim Cato @tim_cato
there are thousands of Taco Bell hot sauce packets cheering for the Jazz tonight pic.twitter.com/2t2ScBWpxy – 9:30 PM
there are thousands of Taco Bell hot sauce packets cheering for the Jazz tonight pic.twitter.com/2t2ScBWpxy – 9:30 PM


David Locke @DLocke09
Maxi Kleber is not going to shoot 100% from 3. At least I don’t think so – 9:30 PM
Maxi Kleber is not going to shoot 100% from 3. At least I don’t think so – 9:30 PM

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Maxi Kleber 2021-22 season quarters with 3 or more 3PM, the complete list:
3Q vs. UTA, 04-18-22
4Q vs. UTA, 04-18-22
1Q vs. UTA, 04-21-22 – 9:30 PM
Maxi Kleber 2021-22 season quarters with 3 or more 3PM, the complete list:
3Q vs. UTA, 04-18-22
4Q vs. UTA, 04-18-22
1Q vs. UTA, 04-21-22 – 9:30 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
2:49 remaining in the first quarter: the Jazz trail the mavericks 19-14…..maxi Kleber is 3-3 from 3, running his total to 11 of his last 14….all three of his makes have been heavily contested, so he’s just on a roll right now. – 9:29 PM
2:49 remaining in the first quarter: the Jazz trail the mavericks 19-14…..maxi Kleber is 3-3 from 3, running his total to 11 of his last 14….all three of his makes have been heavily contested, so he’s just on a roll right now. – 9:29 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
I’m sorry Jerry Stackhouse, but if Maxi wins Dallas this series, he is my new favorite number 42 in Mavs history. – 9:29 PM
I’m sorry Jerry Stackhouse, but if Maxi wins Dallas this series, he is my new favorite number 42 in Mavs history. – 9:29 PM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Maxi Kleber’s heater continues. He’s hit the first three he’s tried from beyond the arc. Mavericks grab a 19-14 lead. – 9:29 PM
Maxi Kleber’s heater continues. He’s hit the first three he’s tried from beyond the arc. Mavericks grab a 19-14 lead. – 9:29 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
3:20 mark of the first quarter and Bogey hits the Jazz’s first 3. Then Kleber hits one right back on the other end. 19-14 Dallas with 2:49 left 1Q. – 9:28 PM
3:20 mark of the first quarter and Bogey hits the Jazz’s first 3. Then Kleber hits one right back on the other end. 19-14 Dallas with 2:49 left 1Q. – 9:28 PM


Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Maxi Kleber out here telling Luka “Take your time. I got this.” – 9:26 PM
Maxi Kleber out here telling Luka “Take your time. I got this.” – 9:26 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Maxi Kleber picking up where he left off — 2-2 already from 3, though at least both were contested. Still, not a great sign for the Jazz. – 9:26 PM
Maxi Kleber picking up where he left off — 2-2 already from 3, though at least both were contested. Still, not a great sign for the Jazz. – 9:26 PM


Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Kleber subs in, immediately hits a corner three, collective grown from the @Utah Jazz fans in the arena. – 9:25 PM
Kleber subs in, immediately hits a corner three, collective grown from the @Utah Jazz fans in the arena. – 9:25 PM



Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
This is how Dallas has avoided giving up catch and shoot 3s to Utah. Just solid work getting thru screens, keeping the ball in an area where it’s hard to make passes. Conley contested floater missed. pic.twitter.com/HVe4jVmmVu – 9:23 PM
This is how Dallas has avoided giving up catch and shoot 3s to Utah. Just solid work getting thru screens, keeping the ball in an area where it’s hard to make passes. Conley contested floater missed. pic.twitter.com/HVe4jVmmVu – 9:23 PM


Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Out here at Goodfriends Beer Garden and Burger House in East Dallas and fans are into the Mavericks-Jazz game. Optimism is high, even with Luka sitting out tonight. Story coming later in the game at mavs.com – 9:22 PM
Out here at Goodfriends Beer Garden and Burger House in East Dallas and fans are into the Mavericks-Jazz game. Optimism is high, even with Luka sitting out tonight. Story coming later in the game at mavs.com – 9:22 PM


Michael Dugat @mdug
Very few thought Brunson would ever be this good.
Related, how incredible is getting Luka and Brunson in the same draft? – 9:21 PM
Very few thought Brunson would ever be this good.
Related, how incredible is getting Luka and Brunson in the same draft? – 9:21 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Dallas working to isolate Brunson on Mitchell or Bogdanovic and let him work, and he has 6 of the Mavs 8 points. – 9:21 PM
Dallas working to isolate Brunson on Mitchell or Bogdanovic and let him work, and he has 6 of the Mavs 8 points. – 9:21 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
7:19 remaining in the first quarter: the Jazz trail Dallas 8-5….Jalen Brunson has six early points. The Jazz are 2/8 from the field thus far, mostly on good looks. – 9:19 PM
7:19 remaining in the first quarter: the Jazz trail Dallas 8-5….Jalen Brunson has six early points. The Jazz are 2/8 from the field thus far, mostly on good looks. – 9:19 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Mavs again having a lot of success winning at the point of attack and getting by defenders. Brunson already with 6p. Dallas up 8-5 with 7:19 left 1Q. – 9:19 PM
Mavs again having a lot of success winning at the point of attack and getting by defenders. Brunson already with 6p. Dallas up 8-5 with 7:19 left 1Q. – 9:19 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
One Mavs assistant told me pregame that the key tonight would be to withstand what was sure to be a series of Utah roundhouse punches in the opening six minutes.
Well, so far, so good: After five minutes Dallas leads 8-5. – 9:18 PM
One Mavs assistant told me pregame that the key tonight would be to withstand what was sure to be a series of Utah roundhouse punches in the opening six minutes.
Well, so far, so good: After five minutes Dallas leads 8-5. – 9:18 PM


Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Dwight Powell gets 2 fouls early, 8:33 left 1Q, but Kidd keeps him in. – 9:16 PM
Dwight Powell gets 2 fouls early, 8:33 left 1Q, but Kidd keeps him in. – 9:16 PM


Sarah Todd @NBASarah
I think it should be appreciated that Xavier Sneed is complimenting the color palette in the building. – 9:15 PM
I think it should be appreciated that Xavier Sneed is complimenting the color palette in the building. – 9:15 PM



Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
The @dmn_mavericks squad is rolling deep in Utah tonight for Game 3 and Saturday for Game 4.
@Brad Townsend, @KSherringtonDMN and me on 💻
and @vernonbryant on 📸
Make sure to subscribe to @dallasnews for the most comprehensive local Mavs playoff coverage: dallasnews.com/marketing/subs… – 9:11 PM
The @dmn_mavericks squad is rolling deep in Utah tonight for Game 3 and Saturday for Game 4.
@Brad Townsend, @KSherringtonDMN and me on 💻

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Mark Followill @MFollowill
From Utah, we’re underway on BSSW w/ coverage of G3 of Mavs and Jazz. The Mavs will have to win a game in SLC at some point in this series. The Mavs go into tonight having not won here since April 2016. Of note, the Jazz are only 11-10 in home playoff games under Quin Snyder. – 9:05 PM
From Utah, we’re underway on BSSW w/ coverage of G3 of Mavs and Jazz. The Mavs will have to win a game in SLC at some point in this series. The Mavs go into tonight having not won here since April 2016. Of note, the Jazz are only 11-10 in home playoff games under Quin Snyder. – 9:05 PM




Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Bullock, DFS, Powell, Brunson, Dinwiddie
Utah starters: Bogdanovic, O’Neale, Gobert, Mitchell, Conley
8:10 tip @theeagledallas – 8:35 PM
Mavs starters: Bullock, DFS, Powell, Brunson, Dinwiddie
Utah starters: Bogdanovic, O’Neale, Gobert, Mitchell, Conley
8:10 tip @theeagledallas – 8:35 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Your first five on the floor tonight.
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/8qBoeYJ5vt – 8:30 PM
Your first five on the floor tonight.
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/8qBoeYJ5vt – 8:30 PM



Eric Walden @tribjazz
Prediction: The Jazz Bear will be busting out the motorcycle for this game.
(I absolutely, positively did NOT just hear it get fired up in the room adjacent to media dining.) – 8:25 PM
Prediction: The Jazz Bear will be busting out the motorcycle for this game.
(I absolutely, positively did NOT just hear it get fired up in the room adjacent to media dining.) – 8:25 PM


Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Quin Snyder discussed preparing for the @Dallas Mavericks with and without Luka Doncic before Game 3, potentially the last game the @Utah Jazz will see the floor without the superstar.
#TakeNote | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/mu6HnhzG2f – 8:21 PM
Quin Snyder discussed preparing for the @Dallas Mavericks with and without Luka Doncic before Game 3, potentially the last game the @Utah Jazz will see the floor without the superstar.
#TakeNote | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/mu6HnhzG2f – 8:21 PM


Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
A mid court meeting of Donovan Mitchell and Dwyane Wade.
(Not pictured: Ryan Smith, Danny Ainge, and Mark Cuban also met courtside pregame for 5-10 minutes.) pic.twitter.com/2esNdekIx7 – 8:11 PM
A mid court meeting of Donovan Mitchell and Dwyane Wade.
(Not pictured: Ryan Smith, Danny Ainge, and Mark Cuban also met courtside pregame for 5-10 minutes.) pic.twitter.com/2esNdekIx7 – 8:11 PM


Eric Walden @tribjazz
Jazz are breaking out some gold for the playoffs pic.twitter.com/SP9UBm2o6K – 8:07 PM
Jazz are breaking out some gold for the playoffs pic.twitter.com/SP9UBm2o6K – 8:07 PM


Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Tonight’s leading scorer will be _____
Jazz Pregame Show on @ATTSportsNetRM at 6:30 PM MT 📺 pic.twitter.com/kL9aDxW8BQ – 8:02 PM
Tonight’s leading scorer will be _____
Jazz Pregame Show on @ATTSportsNetRM at 6:30 PM MT 📺 pic.twitter.com/kL9aDxW8BQ – 8:02 PM



David Locke @DLocke09
Pre game in Salt Lake City @ Utah Jazz instagram.com/p/CcoepeOP9Z0/… – 8:01 PM
Pre game in Salt Lake City @ Utah Jazz instagram.com/p/CcoepeOP9Z0/… – 8:01 PM

Andrew Bogut @RogueBoguesPod
Basketball Pod Ep 61 – @andrewbogut and @HoopConsultants discuss the @Utah Jazz vs @Dallas Mavericks playoff series.
Listen to it here 👇
https://t.co/u0OwdyWBh0
#LetsGetRogue #RogueBogues #NBA #TakeNote #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/GVzFz9GM28 – 8:01 PM
Basketball Pod Ep 61 – @andrewbogut and @HoopConsultants discuss the @Utah Jazz vs @Dallas Mavericks playoff series.
Listen to it here 👇
https://t.co/u0OwdyWBh0
#LetsGetRogue #RogueBogues #NBA #TakeNote #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/GVzFz9GM28 – 8:01 PM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Donovan Mitchell gets some pregame wisdom from Jazz minority owner Dwyane Wade, who has a little playoff history of his own with the Mavs. pic.twitter.com/Qv3Qof5MH2 – 7:58 PM
Donovan Mitchell gets some pregame wisdom from Jazz minority owner Dwyane Wade, who has a little playoff history of his own with the Mavs. pic.twitter.com/Qv3Qof5MH2 – 7:58 PM


Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Here’s the arena where the Mavs and Jazz will battle it out tonight in Salt Lake City. pic.twitter.com/sTx5lnhBHI – 7:52 PM
Here’s the arena where the Mavs and Jazz will battle it out tonight in Salt Lake City. pic.twitter.com/sTx5lnhBHI – 7:52 PM

Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Jalen Brunson and Sterling Brown working out before Game 3 tonight between the Mavericks and Jazz. pic.twitter.com/cPmEZquOdn – 7:51 PM
Jalen Brunson and Sterling Brown working out before Game 3 tonight between the Mavericks and Jazz. pic.twitter.com/cPmEZquOdn – 7:51 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic is out on the Vivint Arena court for a pregame shooting session — and for a good laugh at Peter Patton’s expense when he faked him in the post with a no-look toss and swish. pic.twitter.com/SqwHccEHL4 – 7:49 PM
Luka Doncic is out on the Vivint Arena court for a pregame shooting session — and for a good laugh at Peter Patton’s expense when he faked him in the post with a no-look toss and swish. pic.twitter.com/SqwHccEHL4 – 7:49 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jason Kidd confirms Luka Doncic will not play tonight vs. Jazz: “He continues to progress. We said from the start of his injury we would be cautious, and we feel like sitting him tonight follows that plan.” dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 7:43 PM
Jason Kidd confirms Luka Doncic will not play tonight vs. Jazz: “He continues to progress. We said from the start of his injury we would be cautious, and we feel like sitting him tonight follows that plan.” dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 7:43 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Jason Kidd, talking about the Jazz’s proclivity for taking and making early 3s, says, “We’ve dodged some bullets. They’ve had some really good looks.” Expects the Jazz to push the pace and cited the need for Dallas to improve its transition defense. – 7:35 PM
Jason Kidd, talking about the Jazz’s proclivity for taking and making early 3s, says, “We’ve dodged some bullets. They’ve had some really good looks.” Expects the Jazz to push the pace and cited the need for Dallas to improve its transition defense. – 7:35 PM

Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Jason Kidd confirms Luka Doncic is out tonight for the @Dallas Mavericks.
#TakeNote | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/PGbvSdYFEu – 7:33 PM
Jason Kidd confirms Luka Doncic is out tonight for the @Dallas Mavericks.
#TakeNote | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/PGbvSdYFEu – 7:33 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Dallas Mavericks officially rule out Luka Doncic for Game 3 tonight vs Jazz because of his left calf strain – 7:33 PM
Dallas Mavericks officially rule out Luka Doncic for Game 3 tonight vs Jazz because of his left calf strain – 7:33 PM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic: “He continues to progress, but as we’ve said from the start, we’re going to be cautious with his injury. Sitting him tonight fits with that.” – 7:32 PM
Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic: “He continues to progress, but as we’ve said from the start, we’re going to be cautious with his injury. Sitting him tonight fits with that.” – 7:32 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jazz coach Quin Snyder on Jalen Brunson: “When he’s dribbling the ball, he’s constantly using his feet to get you off balance, and he’s able to use his strength to hold the line and use his body to create space.”
Said Jazz have plan for Luka, but Jalen has shown little dropoff. – 7:32 PM
Jazz coach Quin Snyder on Jalen Brunson: “When he’s dribbling the ball, he’s constantly using his feet to get you off balance, and he’s able to use his strength to hold the line and use his body to create space.”
Said Jazz have plan for Luka, but Jalen has shown little dropoff. – 7:32 PM

Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Luka Dončić (left calf strain) is out for Game 3 in Utah.
Tim Hardaway Jr. (left foot surgery) and Frank Ntilikina (illness recovery) will remain out. – 7:32 PM
Luka Dončić (left calf strain) is out for Game 3 in Utah.
Tim Hardaway Jr. (left foot surgery) and Frank Ntilikina (illness recovery) will remain out. – 7:32 PM


Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Jason Kidd confirms that Luka Doncic will not play.
“We are going to be cautious.” – 7:31 PM
Jason Kidd confirms that Luka Doncic will not play.
“We are going to be cautious.” – 7:31 PM




Eric Walden @tribjazz
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd confirms the widespread reports that Luka Doncic is OUT for tonight’s Game 3 vs. the Jazz. – 7:31 PM
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd confirms the widespread reports that Luka Doncic is OUT for tonight’s Game 3 vs. the Jazz. – 7:31 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Quin Snyder, asked if Jazz prepared to face Doncic in G3, says “that’s been an undercurrent throughout the series,” then notes the difficulty of facing Brunson-Dinwiddie. pic.twitter.com/Pto6FdUHIJ – 7:28 PM
Quin Snyder, asked if Jazz prepared to face Doncic in G3, says “that’s been an undercurrent throughout the series,” then notes the difficulty of facing Brunson-Dinwiddie. pic.twitter.com/Pto6FdUHIJ – 7:28 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Quin Snyder begins his media session by again harping on the need for the Jazz to run more. Notes that Utah’s halfcourt efficiency was better than the Mavericks’, but scored less than a third as many points per possession in transition. – 7:23 PM
Quin Snyder begins his media session by again harping on the need for the Jazz to run more. Notes that Utah’s halfcourt efficiency was better than the Mavericks’, but scored less than a third as many points per possession in transition. – 7:23 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
We call this a
fun fact
#ByTheNumbers | @Qualtrics pic.twitter.com/6kQUiFL00R – 7:03 PM
We call this a


#ByTheNumbers | @Qualtrics pic.twitter.com/6kQUiFL00R – 7:03 PM


Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Presumably, we’ll hear the official word on Luka when Jason Kidd has his pregamer in about 30 minutes. If he’s out, as is being reported, here’s hoping the Mavericks packed their shooting eyes on the trip to Utah. – 6:59 PM
Presumably, we’ll hear the official word on Luka when Jason Kidd has his pregamer in about 30 minutes. If he’s out, as is being reported, here’s hoping the Mavericks packed their shooting eyes on the trip to Utah. – 6:59 PM

Jon Hamm @JonMHamm
Maybe Luka would have recovered from his calf strain by now if he tried… pic.twitter.com/FZsQwzORVU – 6:43 PM
Maybe Luka would have recovered from his calf strain by now if he tried… pic.twitter.com/FZsQwzORVU – 6:43 PM


Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Injuries really impacting the playoff landscape. Luka reportedly out again for Game 3, now we learn that Milwaukee has lost Khris Middleton until at least the second round and Devin Booker is out for a while for Phoenix. No sure things in this crazy year. – 6:43 PM
Injuries really impacting the playoff landscape. Luka reportedly out again for Game 3, now we learn that Milwaukee has lost Khris Middleton until at least the second round and Devin Booker is out for a while for Phoenix. No sure things in this crazy year. – 6:43 PM

Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
How would this starting five of players injured since April 10th fare in the playoffs – if healthy?
Booker, Luka, Barnes, Middleton, Capela – 6:21 PM
How would this starting five of players injured since April 10th fare in the playoffs – if healthy?
Booker, Luka, Barnes, Middleton, Capela – 6:21 PM

David Locke @DLocke09
Going to be a good night Jazz fans. Let’s get the building busting. Let’s remind the nation why Utah has the best home court advantage in the NBA. Remind them why this has been a model franchise for decades. You want noise around our team. We will make the noise tonight. – 6:18 PM
Going to be a good night Jazz fans. Let’s get the building busting. Let’s remind the nation why Utah has the best home court advantage in the NBA. Remind them why this has been a model franchise for decades. You want noise around our team. We will make the noise tonight. – 6:18 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Luka Doncic out for Game 3 in Utah, expected to return for Game 4 nba.nbcsports.com/2022/04/21/luk… – 6:17 PM
Luka Doncic out for Game 3 in Utah, expected to return for Game 4 nba.nbcsports.com/2022/04/21/luk… – 6:17 PM

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on Dallas star Luka Doncic ruled out for Game 3 vs. Utah tonight: es.pn/3L4jqPF – 6:14 PM
ESPN story on Dallas star Luka Doncic ruled out for Game 3 vs. Utah tonight: es.pn/3L4jqPF – 6:14 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @Callie Caplan:
Mavericks star Luka Doncic (calf) out for Game 3 vs. Jazz, source says dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 5:52 PM
From @Callie Caplan:
Mavericks star Luka Doncic (calf) out for Game 3 vs. Jazz, source says dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 5:52 PM

Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
No Luka tonight is official. Jazz -8 is likely to be bet up but Utah has looked awfully vulnerable over the past few weeks. Be patient and you might be able to get Mavs +9 by tip-off. I’ll play a couple of props but passing on Game 3 side and total – 5:51 PM
No Luka tonight is official. Jazz -8 is likely to be bet up but Utah has looked awfully vulnerable over the past few weeks. Be patient and you might be able to get Mavs +9 by tip-off. I’ll play a couple of props but passing on Game 3 side and total – 5:51 PM

David Locke @DLocke09
Will be on @NBATV at 6:10est/4:10mtn talking @Utah Jazz and @Dallas Mavericks Game 3. Tune in – 5:50 PM
Will be on @NBATV at 6:10est/4:10mtn talking @Utah Jazz and @Dallas Mavericks Game 3. Tune in – 5:50 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Source: Luka Doncic will not play tonight in Mavs’ Game 3 vs. Utah Jazz, confirming @Adrian Wojnarowski‘s first report. dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 5:48 PM
Source: Luka Doncic will not play tonight in Mavs’ Game 3 vs. Utah Jazz, confirming @Adrian Wojnarowski‘s first report. dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 5:48 PM

Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Mavericks plan to bring Luka Doncic back from injury for Saturday’s Game 4 in Utah after ruling him out for tonight’s Game 3, league sources say.
More series coverage from me via @BallySportsSW
More NBA coverage from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 5:46 PM
The Mavericks plan to bring Luka Doncic back from injury for Saturday’s Game 4 in Utah after ruling him out for tonight’s Game 3, league sources say.
More series coverage from me via @BallySportsSW
More NBA coverage from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 5:46 PM

John Hollinger @johnhollinger
With Jordan Poole, Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards all taking the floor tonight, some pre-game reading on the four young guards who have been the story of the first round so far:
theathletic.com/3260057/2022/0… – 5:41 PM
With Jordan Poole, Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards all taking the floor tonight, some pre-game reading on the four young guards who have been the story of the first round so far:
theathletic.com/3260057/2022/0… – 5:41 PM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
I’ll be at this place tonight for Mavericks-Jazz, game 3. Visiting my old Bryan Adams area. Come by for a visit and to let me know what you’re thinking about tonight’s game. pic.twitter.com/POCNhokima – 5:37 PM
I’ll be at this place tonight for Mavericks-Jazz, game 3. Visiting my old Bryan Adams area. Come by for a visit and to let me know what you’re thinking about tonight’s game. pic.twitter.com/POCNhokima – 5:37 PM


Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Half court shots for everyone 🤣
@chime | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/DQPOWhiXJV – 5:27 PM
Half court shots for everyone 🤣
@chime | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/DQPOWhiXJV – 5:27 PM

David Locke @DLocke09
Mavericks are shooting 5 of 13 within 6 feet of the rim when Rudy Gobert is the closest defender.
38.5% FG
league average on those shots are 66% pic.twitter.com/VIHAaRTnt3 – 4:46 PM
Mavericks are shooting 5 of 13 within 6 feet of the rim when Rudy Gobert is the closest defender.
38.5% FG
league average on those shots are 66% pic.twitter.com/VIHAaRTnt3 – 4:46 PM


David Locke @DLocke09
Royce O’Neale is 5 for 9 from three in the playoffs.
Last year he was 28 of 60 from 3 in playoffs
He is now 33 of his last 69 from 3 (48%) in the playoffs
He has been clutch pic.twitter.com/NwqKOyTB5F – 4:20 PM
Royce O’Neale is 5 for 9 from three in the playoffs.
Last year he was 28 of 60 from 3 in playoffs
He is now 33 of his last 69 from 3 (48%) in the playoffs
He has been clutch pic.twitter.com/NwqKOyTB5F – 4:20 PM


Utah Jazz @utahjazz
📹| Danuel is ready for the fans’ energy to be “mindboggling.” Hope y’all are up for the challenge 📣
#ShootaroundInterviews | @ZionsBank – 4:16 PM
📹| Danuel is ready for the fans’ energy to be “mindboggling.” Hope y’all are up for the challenge 📣
#ShootaroundInterviews | @ZionsBank – 4:16 PM

David Locke @DLocke09
Donovan Mitchell has scored 30 or more in 9 of his last 10 playoff games
In those 10 games he is averaging
33.5 pts
4.6 rebs
6.1 ast
44%
43% from 3 on 11 attempts
84.4% FT on 7.7 attempts
Let’s Go !!!!! pic.twitter.com/9FiirWwFTX – 4:07 PM
Donovan Mitchell has scored 30 or more in 9 of his last 10 playoff games
In those 10 games he is averaging
33.5 pts
4.6 rebs
6.1 ast
44%
43% from 3 on 11 attempts
84.4% FT on 7.7 attempts
Let’s Go !!!!! pic.twitter.com/9FiirWwFTX – 4:07 PM


David Locke @DLocke09
Donovan Mitchell Home Playoff games
45 v. LA Clippers on 16 of 30 shooting
37 v. LA Clippers on 15 of 29 shooting
30 pts, 10 ast v. Memphis is Clinching Game 5
31 v. Houston in Game 4 in 2019
34 v. Houston in Game 3 in 2019
38 in Game 6 clincher v. OKC in 2018
Let’s Go !!!!! pic.twitter.com/iUDMbwiZ3N – 4:04 PM
Donovan Mitchell Home Playoff games
45 v. LA Clippers on 16 of 30 shooting
37 v. LA Clippers on 15 of 29 shooting
30 pts, 10 ast v. Memphis is Clinching Game 5
31 v. Houston in Game 4 in 2019
34 v. Houston in Game 3 in 2019
38 in Game 6 clincher v. OKC in 2018
Let’s Go !!!!! pic.twitter.com/iUDMbwiZ3N – 4:04 PM


David Locke @DLocke09
During the regular season the Jazz played 20% of their possessions in the final 7 seconds of the shot clock. So far in the series they have played 25% of their possessions in the final 7 seconds of the shot clock
17 of 42 (40%) on FG’s and 9 of 19 from 3 (47%)
51% EFG – 3:53 PM
During the regular season the Jazz played 20% of their possessions in the final 7 seconds of the shot clock. So far in the series they have played 25% of their possessions in the final 7 seconds of the shot clock
17 of 42 (40%) on FG’s and 9 of 19 from 3 (47%)
51% EFG – 3:53 PM

Dan Favale @danfavale
*bracing myself for the discourse in the event of a jazz and/or nuggets loss tonight* pic.twitter.com/sJlFDhq32D – 3:52 PM
*bracing myself for the discourse in the event of a jazz and/or nuggets loss tonight* pic.twitter.com/sJlFDhq32D – 3:52 PM


Utah Jazz @utahjazz
We’ve got a good one premiering tomorrow 📺
The Westchester kids argue like brothers because that’s what they are.
#JazzFeatures | @AFCU pic.twitter.com/sBVdpFJzD2 – 3:49 PM
We’ve got a good one premiering tomorrow 📺
The Westchester kids argue like brothers because that’s what they are.
#JazzFeatures | @AFCU pic.twitter.com/sBVdpFJzD2 – 3:49 PM

David Locke @DLocke09
Three point shooting in the first 8 seconds of the shot clock in this series
Jazz 1 for 13
Mavericks 7 of 14 (all 7 came in the first 6 seconds) – 3:38 PM
Three point shooting in the first 8 seconds of the shot clock in this series
Jazz 1 for 13
Mavericks 7 of 14 (all 7 came in the first 6 seconds) – 3:38 PM


Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on pessimism surrounding Dallas star Luka Doncic’s availability for a return vs. Utah in Game 3 tonight: es.pn/3ECiDTF – 3:22 PM
ESPN story on pessimism surrounding Dallas star Luka Doncic’s availability for a return vs. Utah in Game 3 tonight: es.pn/3ECiDTF – 3:22 PM

Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Here’s what Donovan Mitchell and Danuel House had to say about Utah’s “mind-boggling” home playoff atmosphere ksl.com/article/503913… – 3:02 PM
Here’s what Donovan Mitchell and Danuel House had to say about Utah’s “mind-boggling” home playoff atmosphere ksl.com/article/503913… – 3:02 PM