Luka Doncic caught fire in the second half to lead the Mavericks to a victory over Utah. Doncic scored 21 of his 29 points in the second half, also recording his 75th career triple-double.
The Mavericks overcame a strong game by Utah's Laurie Markkanen with a well-rounded effort led by Kyrie Irving. The win kicks off a crucial road trip for the Mavericks, aiming to secure a playoff spot in a competitive Western Conference.