Utah vs Dallas: prediction for the NBA match

Jazz underferformed in the regular season and club's board is not exactly happy with the result, but club clinched a play-off berth and that's what really matters. There are rumours about misunderstanding between Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, that's probably the main reason of club's poor form.

Utahstarted the round of 16 with an away victory over Dallas (99:93). It was an intense battle, but visitors took advantage of Luka Doncic's absence. In the second game Quin Snyder's men were unable to extend their success, this time opponent celebrated a victory (104:110). Now the score is even in the series. 

Mavericks surprised some people with their desire to push themselves to another level. Team finished the regular season at the 4th spot in the Western Conference, which brought them a home advantage in the first round of the playoffs. 

Jason Kidd's men failed to record a victory in the first match, because Utah was in a better physical shape (93:99). Team struggled without Luka Doncic, who is close to return, but was unable to help Dallas in the second match of the series as well. Despite his absence, Mavericks managed to beat the Jazzmen (110:104). Now team is going to Vivint Smart Home Arena.