Dallas Mavericks 114, Utah Jazz 116
NBA · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz defeated Dallas Mavericks 116–114 on 2026-01-08 in NBA play, a 2-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q4 1:41 swung win probability 4% → 99%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Dallas Mavericks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 29 | 26 | 34 | 25 | 114 |
| Utah Jazz | 34 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 116 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q4 1:41 swung win probability 4% → 99%.
Why Dallas Mavericks lost
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q4 1:41 (win probability 4% → 99% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 21-9.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Jazz | 8–0 | Q2 4:59 | 78% → 95% |
| Dallas Mavericks | 9–0 | Q4 4:39 | 69% → 4% |
| Utah Jazz | 12–0 | Q4 1:41 | 4% → 99% |