Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks: Potential Doncic absence to make difference at the start of NBA play-offs

Finished regular season in Western Conference by #4 and #5 respectively, Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz will now face each other in a series of matches in the first round of NBA play-offs, with the thrilling opener taking place in Dallas.

Utah Jazz has finished the NBA regular season on the 5th spot of the Western Conference, but they got some stats results to be proud of: most efficient offense and the West's second-best net rating. Would it be enough to beat the opponent on their court in the play-offs series?

There is only one question for Mavs before the start of the NBA play-offs: will Luca Doncic be available or his calf injury will rule him out for few weeks? Dallas Mavericks star has picked up an injury in the last game of NBA regular season. Usually the recovery process for these kind of injuries is likely to take 1-3 weeks.

Jazz seems to be a better team on the paper. In Doncic absence Utah will be able to control the game, deal with pressure from Dallas offense and grab a win at the start of the play-off series. Expecting Jazz to have a strong start of the match to get early advantage.

• Spread: Utah Jazz -5.0 (-110)
• 1st Half Spread: Utah Jazz -2.5 (-115)
• Total: Under 209.5 (-110)

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