Mavericks Blow Past Jazz in One-Sided Rout, Klay Climbs All-Time 3PT List
The Dallas Mavericks didn’t just beat the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night - they steamrolled them. Final score: 144-122, and frankly, it wasn’t even that close. From the opening tip, Dallas looked like a team ready to run, and Utah simply couldn’t keep up.
Both squads came in on the second night of a back-to-back, both dealing with short-handed rosters, and both clearly leaning on depth pieces. But only one team looked like it was ready to play through the chaos - and that was Dallas.
The Mavericks had so few healthy bodies available that they signed Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to a 10-day contract earlier in the day, and by night’s end, he was already logging minutes. That’s the kind of night it was - everyone got in on the action, and the scoreboard reflected it.
Klay and Naji Lead the Charge
With Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving sidelined, it was Klay Thompson and Naji Marshall who took the reins offensively - and they delivered. Thompson poured in 26 points, knocking down six triples along the way, while Marshall added 22 with confident drives and timely jumpers.
It was a vintage shooting night for Klay, and a quietly assertive one for Marshall, who’s carving out a niche as a dependable rotation piece. In a game where the Mavs were missing key starters and relying heavily on fill-ins, those two provided the offensive backbone.
Milestone Moment for Klay
Speaking of Klay - his second three-pointer of the night wasn’t just another bucket. It was a historic one.
With that shot, Thompson moved into fourth all-time in made three-pointers, passing Damian Lillard. He now sits at 2,809 career threes, with Ray Allen’s 2,973 next in his sights.
No matter what jersey he’s wearing, that’s a major career milestone. And for Mavericks fans, it was a cool moment to witness - one of the game’s greatest shooters etching his name even deeper into the record books.
Moussa Cisse Makes His Mark
It was a night of firsts for Moussa Cisse, who recorded his first career double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds - all in just 23 minutes of action. The big man was a perfect 4-for-4 from the field and showed the kind of energy and activity that coaches love from their backup centers.
Cisse is still on a two-way deal, but with Dallas dealing with a depleted frontcourt - Anthony Davis and Daniel Gafford are out for the near future, and Derek Lively is done for the season - he’s making the most of his opportunity. Efficient, physical, and reliable, Cisse gave Dallas exactly what it needed inside.
Remember the Name: Dwight Powell
Dwight Powell got the start at center but didn’t attempt a single three-pointer - a far cry from the version of Powell we saw during the 2018-19 season, when he launched a career-high 127 threes in a clear effort to stretch his game. Back then, it looked like he might be heading down the Brook Lopez path - a big who could step out and hit from deep.
Now, at 34, Powell is the longest-tenured Maverick, and while his role has shifted, there’s still time to reintroduce that long-range element. With Dallas playing Utah again on Saturday, and rotations still in flux, why not let Powell fire away a bit? It’s not about turning him into Steph Curry - it’s about keeping defenses honest and giving the Mavs another wrinkle.
Looking Ahead
Dallas and Utah face off again in just a few days, and while this one was a blowout, Saturday offers a chance for a more competitive rematch - assuming both teams get a little healthier and find their legs.
But for now, the Mavericks can enjoy a night where everything clicked. From Klay’s milestone to Cisse’s breakout to a team-wide offensive explosion, this was one of those games that reminds you how deep and dangerous this Dallas roster can be - even when it’s patched together on the fly.