Bogdanovic Still Hot From Three To Start Jazz/Mavericks Game

SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic remained hot from three-point range to start Utah’s game against the Dallas Mavericks.

The Mavericks hosted the Jazz at American Airlines Center on Monday, March 7.

With 10:07 left in the opening quarter, Bogdanovic connected from beyond the arc for a three-pointer. The triple came one day after the Jazzman made a franchise-record 11 threes in Utah’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Bogdanovic’s three was Utah’s first points against Dallas and cut the Mavericks’ lead to 4-3.

still hot from 3: this guy ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/O6Jvw3JMSY

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 8, 2022

This season, Bogdanovic is averaging 17.8 points per game on 45.3 percent shooting, including 38.3 percent from downtown.

Bojan Bogdanović: He also makes 2-point baskets pic.twitter.com/OoVFvMtLZj

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 8, 2022

Jazz vs. Mavericks

Dallas is 10-2 in their last 12 games and has won four straight since losing to the Jazz in Utah in late February.

However, they haven’t been statistically dominant during the stretch.

The Mavericks haven’t seen a game decided by 10 points or more in their last nine outings, with a February 8 victory over the Detroit Pistons serving as their last true easy win.

Though Dallas is 7-2 in the stretch, the average score differential has been just four points. The Mavericks have outscored their last four opponents by just 21 points, but have come out victorious in each effort.

Tonight's matchup with the @dallasmavs is massive for the @utahjazz.

But they might be without one of their key pieces. #TakeNote https://t.co/ULXvb8GaIx

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 7, 2022

The Mavericks will also be shorthanded as guard Jalen Brunson has been ruled out with a right foot contusion.

Tonight’s game could have a significant impact on the final standings as the Jazz and Mavericks look likely to face one another in the opening round of the playoffs.

If the two teams remain in the fourth and fifth seed at the end of the regular season, the fourth-seeded team would open the playoffs at home, and host a potential game seven in their own building.

The Jazz have won the first two games in the series this season and would clinch the tiebreaker with a win tonight. The two teams will play again later this month in Dallas.

❔Is this the most important game of the season❔

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🎧: https://t.co/yTfV2Fd1rE #TakeNote @utahjazz pic.twitter.com/Ruy1GgeDrb

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 7, 2022

Utah’s game against Dallas is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.

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