Watch: Mavericks insider breaks down key contributions from supporting cast in win vs. Jazz

Dallas Mavericks returned to winning with another NBA Cup game, defeating the Utah Jazz 112-100 at American Airlines Center on Friday night. The victory snapped a two-game losing streak and moved Dallas to a 2-0 record in group play. The matchup opened with slow starts from the team’s star duo, Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving, but the Mavericks’ supporting cast kept the offense moving. P.J. Washington stood out from three-point range, hitting enough shots to swing momentum, while rookie first-round pick Morez Johnson Jr. recorded the first double-double of his career, helping seal the win. The result adds to Dallas’ early tournament momentum.