3 musings after Dallas pummels Utah, 112-100

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz 112-100 on November 7, 2026, ending a two-game losing streak. Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 21 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and three steals, while PJ Washington added a team-high 26 points. Despite trailing 28-26 after the first quarter, the Mavericks took control in the second half behind strong offensive rebounding to secure the home victory.

Writer Kirk Henderson highlighted Dallas's dominance on the boards, particularly praising Morez Johnson Jr. for grabbing 17 rebounds, including 10 offensive rebounds. Henderson argued that Washington served as a crucial stabilizing factor for the offense and noted that Dallas earned a decisive win despite a recent shooting slump from Kyrie Irving and shooting under 30% from three-point range.