P.J. Washington scored 26 points and Cooper Flagg added 21 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and three steals to power the Dallas Mavericks past the Utah Jazz 112-100 on Friday in NBA Cup group-stage competition, as GMA Network reported.
Defensive pressure fuels Dallas surge
The Mavericks forced Utah into 21 turnovers in the home matchup. That aggressive defensive stance helped offset a heavy 3-point barrage from the visitors. Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz by scoring all 24 of his team-high points from beyond the arc on 8-for-15 shooting. Utah ultimately sank 15 of 39 attempts from distance, outshooting the Mavericks who made nine of 32.
Dallas clawed back from a 42-35 deficit late in the second quarter through a 19-7 run. Washington capped that sequence with a 3-pointer with 2:31 remaining in the half to put the hosts ahead 54-49. Utah managed to equalize at 57-57 before intermission. But the second half belonged entirely to the Mavericks, who outscored the visitors 32-19 in the third quarter and opened the final frame with seven unanswered points to build a game-high 20-point advantage.
Rebounding dominance and bench production
The Mavericks controlled the glass with a 55-41 rebounding advantage, translating into a decisive 20-5 edge in second-chance points. Morez Johnson Jr. grabbed 17 rebounds—including 10 on the offensive end—while chipping in 13 points off the bench. Walter Clayton Jr. and Josh Okogie added 12 points apiece as part of a 44-19 scoring advantage for the Dallas reserves.
| Team | Final Score | Rebounds | Bench Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 112 | 55 | 44 |
| Utah Jazz | 100 | 41 | 19 |
Kyrie Irving contributed 14 points and matched Flagg’s total of three steals. Rookie Darryn Peterson paced the Utah starters with 21 points, while Keyonte George added 16 points and nine assists.
The road ahead for both teams
Friday’s result extended a difficult stretch for Utah, marking the team’s seventh defeat. The loss also represented the third setback on a four-game road trip for the Jazz. Meanwhile, the Mavericks capitalized on their home floor in tournament play, leaning on depth and defensive takeaways to secure the double-digit victory.
Mavericks 112, Jazz 100 WASHINGTON, FLAGG CARRY MAVERICKS PAST JAZZ 112-100 P. J. Washington scored 26 points with six three-pointers and Cooper Flagg had 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists Friday night in Dallas, where the Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 112-100 by breaking…
Final: Mavericks 112, Jazz 100 P. J. Washington Jr. led Dallas with 26 points. Buried six 3s. Morez Johnson Jr. with a 13-point, 17-rebound outing. Cooper Flagg (21-10-7) flirts with a triple-double again. Mavs are 5-4 overall, 2-0 in NBA Cup group play.
