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Luka Dončić, Mavs Lose to Jazz Without Kyrie as NBA Fans Blast Four-Game Losing Streak
Dallas Mavericks Fall to Utah Jazz 117-111
The Dallas Mavericks' struggles continued on Wednesday night as they fell to the Utah Jazz 117-111 at home. The loss marked the Mavericks' fourth straight defeat, their longest losing streak of the season.
Luka Dončić led the Mavericks with 33 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. However, he was unable to get enough help from his teammates, as no other Mavericks player scored more than 15 points.
The Jazz were led by Lauri Markkanen, who had 29 points and 12 rebounds. Jordan Clarkson added 24 points for the Jazz, while Mike Conley had 17 points and seven assists.
The Mavericks got off to a slow start, trailing by 10 points after the first quarter. They were able to cut the lead to five points in the second quarter, but the Jazz pulled away again in the third quarter.
The Mavericks made a run in the fourth quarter, but they were unable to complete the comeback. They trailed by just two points with less than three minutes remaining, but the Jazz hit a few key shots down the stretch to secure the win.
NBA Fans Blast Mavericks' Four-Game Losing Streak
The Mavericks' four-game losing streak has not gone unnoticed by NBA fans, who have been vocal in their criticism of the team on social media.
Many fans have pointed to the absence of Kyrie Irving as a major factor in the Mavericks' struggles. Irving has been out with a calf injury since February 11, and the Mavericks have gone 2-6 in his absence.
Other fans have criticized head coach Jason Kidd for his rotations and play-calling. Kidd has been known to make questionable decisions, and some fans believe that he is not getting the most out of his players.
The Mavericks will look to snap their losing streak on Friday night when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers are currently in third place in the Western Conference, and they will be a tough test for the Mavericks.
If the Mavericks want to make a run in the playoffs, they will need to find a way to turn things around quickly. They have a talented roster, but they need to start playing better as a team if they want to achieve their goals.
Conclusion
The Dallas Mavericks are in a tough spot right now. They are on a four-game losing streak and they are without their best player, Kyrie Irving. The fans are starting to get restless, and the pressure is mounting on head coach Jason Kidd.
The Mavericks need to find a way to turn things around quickly if they want to make a run in the playoffs. They have a talented roster, but they need to start playing better as a team if they want to achieve their goals.