Despite a clutch three-pointer from Collin Sexton in the fourth quarter, the Utah Jazz fell short against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, losing by a score of 115-105.
The Jazz, already out of playoff contention due to injuries, were looking to play spoiler against a red-hot Mavericks team. Lauri Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson, both sidelined recently, returned to the lineup for Utah, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a strong performance from Dallas.
Sexton, acquired in a trade earlier this season, was a bright spot for the Jazz. The Alabama product finished with 16 points, including three crucial three-pointers. With 10:02 remaining in the final period, Sexton buried a 26-foot jump shot off a feed from Lauri Markkanen, putting the Jazz in front by a single point.
However, the Mavericks, one of the hottest teams in the Western Conference, proved too resilient. They weathered the Jazz’s late surge and pulled away down the stretch to secure the victory.
While the loss doesn’t affect Utah’s postseason hopes, it puts a damper on their momentum after a recent stretch of strong play. Sexton’s performance offered a glimpse of his potential, but the Jazz will need more consistent contributions if they want to finish the season strong.