Kyrie Irving Torments Jazz in Dallas Win Over Utah
Nov 30, 2024, 6:05 PM | Updated: Dec 2, 2024, 2:22 pm
SALT LAKE CITY- The Utah Jazz took on Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks at Delta Center. The Jazz were hoping to bounce back at home after consecutive losses to San Antonio and Denver.
The Mavericks opened up a 20-point lead in the first half, but the Jazz were able to close the gap thanks to a huge performance in the first and second quarters from Walker Kessler. Utah entered the halftime break trailing Dallas by a score of 56-49.
In the second half, the Jazz maintained their bit of momentum, getting to within ten points of the Mavericks several times but were never able to erase the deficit completely.
Utah lost steam as the fourth quarter started to wind down and Dallas began to pull away, finishing off the Jazz 106-94.
Saturday was the fourth time that the Utah Jazz were held below 100 points this season. The Mavericks rode on the back of Kyrie Irving who finished the night with 30 points, nine assists, seven rebounds, and four steals. He was also a Mavericks’ best +17.
Utah’s best performance came from Walker Kessler who built on his strong first half to finish the game with a double-double (18 pts, 10 reb).
The Jazz are right back at it tomorrow as they take on Lebron James, Anthony Davis, and the Lakers in Los Angeles to close out the back-to-back.
🏔️ A weekend full of Mountain basketball 🏔️
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Pre Game
🏔️ Mountain Men 🏔️#TakeNote presented by @VivintHome pic.twitter.com/SkcGfOdJnR
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 1, 2024
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all love for the Aussie 🇦🇺#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/iQGOVFSHhJ
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👏 LET’S 👏
👏 GOOOOOOO 👏#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/yuqrt0kIng— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 1, 2024
heat up the thanksgiving leftovers,,,
⏰ it’s game time ⏰#StartingLineup presented by @ZionsBank pic.twitter.com/qalj5Txse8
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First Quarter
Walker Kessler has been heavily involved in the offense early in the game and has four points on 2-3 shooting to go with an offensive rebound and an assist.
He's traditionally played well against Dereck Lively.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) December 1, 2024
back to back and the young fella's gettin' us started 🫡#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/BUiZgcpBxV
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 1, 2024
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└📂 Jazz Highlights
└ ▶️ John dunk for the TL pic.twitter.com/qz9Zl05GBF— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 1, 2024
Good start from Brice Sensabaugh offensively.
He's got 8 points on 3-3 shooting to lead the @utahjazz.
Jazz trail the @dallasmavs 30-20 with 2:35 left in the first. #takenote pic.twitter.com/xIMqzF9lGl
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) December 1, 2024
🔑 in sync 🤠#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/Q0k6vQrGyx
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 1, 2024
thanksgiving is over but we're thankful for this duo 💜#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/MEhye4os5f
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 1, 2024
in typical Finnisher fashion,,,
he’s flying to the rim 🇫🇮🚀 pic.twitter.com/ZadjsUvloE
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 1, 2024
After one the @utahjazz trail the @dallasmavs 40-22.
This one got ugly quickly with Dallas hitting 9-13 from downtown in the first quarter. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/g8ai7PJTqW
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) December 1, 2024
Second Quarter
The @utahjazz have opened the second quarter on a 10-2 run and have trimmed the deficit from 18 to 10 with 9:04 left in the half.
Much better effort in quarter two.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) December 1, 2024
This might be the best half of basketball I've seen Kessler play.
12/7/1/2/2 on 5-6 shooting.
Playing with a ton of energy.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) December 1, 2024
A good second quarter from the @utahjazz who cut the @dallasmavs 18 point first quarter lead to just 7.
Walker Kessler and Lauri Markkanen combine for 24 points to lead the Jazz. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/nssfa7M7x3
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) December 1, 2024
Black Friday deals must still be going because this sequence had the defense 100% OFF guard 🤠🇫🇮#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/30sfpFK7gZ
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 1, 2024
more basketball on the way! pic.twitter.com/4K1TjoIeQR
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 1, 2024
Third Quarter
this is your reminder to put your elf on the shelf tonight pic.twitter.com/Rp3r85qCRa
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 1, 2024
Collin Sexton hits a three over Maxi Kleber then gets a tech for yelling in his face the rest of the way down the floor.
The @utahjazz trail the @dallasmavs 61-57 with 8:30 left in the third. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/MSlhqmHawn
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) December 1, 2024
the sheriff is on the scene 🤠✋#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/BYeRgGhXDC
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 1, 2024
bank's open for Lau 🏦#TakeNote presented by @pura pic.twitter.com/4BDr3TIriR
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 1, 2024
walker's sticking it to 'em 🫡#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/xUuwb0V6Ps
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 1, 2024
the vibes: 🔑☁️#TakeNote | @keyonte1george pic.twitter.com/TObo447UFD
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 1, 2024
only big dunks on small business Saturday 🫡🛍️#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/Yb0i7hkdnZ
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 1, 2024
Through three the @utahjazz trail the @dallasmabs 86-76.
Jazz keep threatening but the Mavericks come up with stops and baskets in the game's biggest moments. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/dDQLgfllKN
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) December 1, 2024
we'll be right back! pic.twitter.com/DrVz0lvnFg
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 1, 2024
Fourth Quarter
A Collin Sexton floater again cuts the @dallasmavs lead to just 5 with 7:25 left in the game.
Jazz haven't been able to full close the gap to this point, but this might be their best chance. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/OO3OfK57aZ
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) December 1, 2024
Kyrie Irving has abused the young Jazz backcourt all night.
He's got 28/9/6/4 in 34 minutes, and has been in total control.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) December 1, 2024
Walker Kessler's third 15 point, 10 rebound, 5 block game of the season.
It's only been done 6 times across the NBA all season, and Walker has half of them.
Wemby has done it twice, Donovan Clingan has done it once.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) December 1, 2024
The @utahjazz fought hard to keep it close after a miserable first quarter, but never got over the hump.
They fall to the @dallasmavs 106-94. #takenote pic.twitter.com/GHfBFsCo0b
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) December 1, 2024
back at it tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/7JyWINaZ1Y
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 1, 2024
Lauri: 19p | 5r | 1a | 1s
Walker: 18p | 10r | 1a | 3s | 5b
John: 16p | 9r | 2a | 1s | 1b
Brice: 13p | 6r | 1a | 2s
Collin: 13p | 4r | 2a#TakeNote presented by @LVT_USA pic.twitter.com/NC8kBqq8Xn— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 1, 2024
