Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz (01-17-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

On Saturday, the NBA is going to witness another exciting matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz. The match will tip off at 5:00 pm ET tonight. The Mavericks have previously won only 16 out of the 42 games. While Cooper Flagg and Daniel Gafford are doubtful for tonight’s game, their team is avidly counting on players such as Klay Thompson and Naji Marshall.

As for the Utah Jazz, they have previously won 14 matches out of 41 played. With their elite player Keyonte George and Kevin Love, the team has a higher chance of securing their names in the walls of victory. From the expected lineup to their injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz.

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz - When and Where to Watch the Game

The Dallas Mavericks are going to host the Utah Jazz at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The match will tip off at 5:00 p.m. ET on January 17, 2026, exclusively on KJZZ, JAZZ+, and KFAA. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz - Expected Starting Lineups

Dallas Mavericks

• Naji Marshall (SF)
• RJ Nembhard Jr. (PG)
• Brandon Williams (SG)
• Klay Thompson (SF/PF)
• Dwight Powell (C)

Utah Jazz

• Keyonte George (PG)
• Cody Williams (SG)
• Ace Bailey (SF)
• Kevin Love (C)
• Taylor Hendricks (PF)

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz - Injury Report

Dallas Mavericks

• Cooper Flagg - QUESTIONABLE (ankle)
• Max Christie - QUESTIONABLE (illness)
• P.J. Washington - QUESTIONABLE (ankle)
• Daniel Gafford - QUESTIONABLE (ankle)
• Anthony Davis - OUT (finger)
• Dereck Lively II - OUT (foot)
• Kyrie Irving - OUT (knee)
• Dante Exum - OUT (knee)

Utah Jazz

• Lauri Markkanen - OUT (illness)
• Elijah Harkless - OUT (G-League)
• Georges Niang - OUT (foot)
• Walker Kessler - OUT (shoulder)

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz - Game Prediction

This season, the Dallas Mavericks have scored over 241.5 points in 11 out of 42 matches. However, the Utah Jazz have scored the same in 24 out of 41 matches played this season, so speculations are tougher than usual. The Mavericks have some outstanding players, including Naji Marshall and Brandon Williams. Marshall has delivered 14.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game this season. However, Williams has averaged 11.9 points, 3.7 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per game.

The Utah Jazz, on the other hand, have efficient players like Keyonte George and Isaiah Collier. George has averaged 23.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game this season, while making the team one step closer towards the finale. Collier, on the other hand, delivered 8.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game.


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