Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks (01-15-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The big league is going to witness yet another exciting matchup, and this time the Dallas Mavericks are going to clash with the Utah Jazz on Thursday at 9 pm ET. The Jazz have previously won 9 out of the 24 matches played this season, and have been performing quite consistently throughout. They are heavily reliant on players like Ace Bailey, Keyonte George, and Kevin Love.

As for the Dallas Mavericks, the team has won only 10 matches this time, which is just one more than the Utah Jazz. They are potentially reliant on their key players, such as Naji Marshall and Klay Thompson. However, Cooper Flagg’s presence is uncertain. From the expected lineup to injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Utah Jazz and the Dallas Mavericks.

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

The Utah Jazz will host the Dallas Mavericks at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The match is scheduled to tip off at 9:00 p.m. ET on January 15, 2026, exclusively on KJZZ and KFAA. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks - Expected Starting Lineups

Utah Jazz

• Keyonte George (PG)
• Cody Williams (SG)
• Ace Bailey (SF)
• Isaiah Collier (PG)
• Kevin Love (C)

Dallas Mavericks

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

Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks - Injury Report

Utah Jazz

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

Dallas Mavericks

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

Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks - Game Prediction

The Dallas Mavericks have finished over 240.5 points in six out of the 26 games played this season. Their key rookie player, Cooper Flagg, adds a pinch of uncertainty to the game. However, they have other players such as Marshall and Thompson. While Marshall has delivered 12.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, Thompson has averaged 11.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, which adds back to their scoreboard tonight.

The Utah Jazz, on the other hand, has scored over 240.5 points in 12 out of the 24 matchups played in the 2025-2026 season. Their potential player such as Elijah Harkless, Georges Niang, and Walker Kessler, have been listed out for tonight. However, they still have key players such as Ace Bailey. And Isaiah Collier.

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