Clarkson Breaks Utah Jazz's 16-Year Triple-Double Drought in Victory Over Mavericks
The Jazz, led by Clarkson's historic performance and Simone Fontecchio's 24 points, have now won eight of their last 11 games.
- Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz posted the first regular-season triple-double by a Utah player since 2008, leading the Jazz to a 127-90 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
- Clarkson's triple-double was the first in more than 40 years for a Jazz player coming off the bench.
- Simone Fontecchio led the Jazz with 24 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 17 points and John Collins chipped in 15.
- The Jazz have won eight of their last 11 games, including a fourth straight home game.
- Kyrie Irving returned to action for the Mavericks after missing 12 games with a bruised heel, finishing with 14 points, nine rebounds and four assists.