The Utah Jazz face a challenging matchup as the Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic, an MVP candidate, is confirmed to play. Doncic, who has been impressive this season with averages of 28.1 points and 8.1 assists, was previously uncertain due to a knee contusion.

While the Jazz struggle early in the 2024-25 season, they aim for a top-five pick in the upcoming NBA draft. Their next games will be tough, but they hope to improve against playoff-contending teams.