The host Utah Jazz squeaked by the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Friday, 103 - 100. Utah (17 - 10) has seen success early in the season despite being consistently hampered by injuries. Despite the absence of point guard George Hill (toe) and bench guard Alec Burks (ankle) in Friday's game, the Jazz were able to pull out the narrow win. A large portion of Utah's recent success has been thanks to star center Rudy Gobert, who has shot over 80 percent in the team's last six games en route to almost 17 points per game. Gobert has also been the anchor for an ironclad Jazz defense that is holding its opponents to a league - best 95 points per game. On Friday, Gobert led the team with 16 points and 10 rebounds, also notching a steal and a block. Despite relatively low scoring totals, the Jazz shot a red - hot 56 percent from the field and drained eight three - pointers. Injuries have also held back the Mavericks (6 - 20), who have had less success in overcoming their misfortune. The team remains without star Dirk Nowitzki (Achilles) and center Andrew Bogut (knee), and sits at the bottom of the Western Conference. On Friday, the Mavericks looked in need of more big man depth, as the team was out - rebounded 41 - 27. Dallas did see solid play on offense, as the team committed only six turnovers and had 12 three - pointers. However, the team shot only 46 percent overall and allowed the Jazz to hit at a significantly higher clip. Dallas will host the Kings on Sunday, while the Jazz will visit Memphis to take on the Grizzlies.
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