By the break, the Mavericks’ first half told a familiar story: flashes of ball movement, rim pressure, and defensive activity, undone by inefficient shooting stretches and an inability to capitalize on the runs they created.

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The Dallas Mavericks may be able to make a trade for a lottery pick to work alongside Cooper Flagg. The Dallas Mavericks should be looking at the trade deadline as an opportunity for them to get a piece that they can utilize for the future.

Klay Thompson matched his season high with six 3-pointers and moved into fourth place on career 3-point list, scoring a season-best 26 points to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 144-122 on Thursday night.

The Dallas Mavericks have signed forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to a 10-day hardship contract, adding frontcourt depth amid a stretch of widespread injuries. The move allows Dallas to temporarily expand its active roster while four or more players remain unavailable due to injury.

The Denver Nuggets face the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Tip-off is set for 9:30 p.m. ET.

With his second made 3-pointer in a game against the Utah Jazz, Thompson passed Damian Lillard for fourth all-time in 3s made in the history of the NBA. In a first-half offensive spurt for Thompson, he hit 3-pointers Nos. 2,804-2,806 as the Mavericks built up a double-digit lead into halftime. The second pushed him over Lillard at 2,805.

According to Brett Siegel, after his latest injury to his hand, Anthony Davis' trade market is drying up and he does not see it.