Mavericks Secure 6th Place in West with Victory Over Jazz

Luka Doncic's stellar performance propels Dallas Mavericks into a guaranteed playoff position, marking their third consecutive win.

Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 34 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists in the 113-97 win against the Utah Jazz.
Daniel Gafford contributed 24 points, including a franchise-record 18 dunks, setting an NBA season-high for dunks by a team.
The victory moves the Mavericks into the sixth and final guaranteed playoff position in the Western Conference, half a game ahead of Sacramento and Phoenix.
Utah Jazz's struggles continue as they lose their fourth consecutive game, falling eight games out of play-in qualification with 12 games left.
Lauri Markkanen returned to the Jazz lineup scoring 21 points after missing seven games due to a quadriceps injury.