However, according to the Jazz's latest injury report, Nurkic will be out of the mix vs. the Mavericks due to rest, so if Davis is also ruled out ahead of tip-off, that'll make for a depleted frontcourt outlook for both sides.

Dallas spent the first quarter absorbing punches and firing right back, never allowing Brooklyn to turn short bursts into sustained control. The Mavericks set the tone by leaning into physicality, choosing rim pressure and interior defense over a jump-shooting contest,