The Mavericks have built a 2-1 series lead without Luka Doncic. Now, Dallas' superstar is nearing his return and the Jazz are running out of time to figure things out.
After losing Game 1, the Mavericks leaned heavily on their guards in Games 2 and 3, with Jalen Brunson stealing the spotlight.
Brunson erupted for 41 points in Game 2 and followed that up with 31 points in Game 3, while Spencer Dinwiddie added 20 points, six assists, five rebounds and one monster dunk in the Game 3 win.
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Now, nearly two weeks to the date of Doncic's calf injury, the superstar appears to be closer to returning to the floor, which could spell doom for the Jazz.
Each of the first three games in the series has been close, suggesting that the Jazz could be right back in it with a few minor tweaks. Aside from the glaring issue of slowing Dallas' guards down, Utah could benefit from more cohesion between stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell on the offensive end. Can they figure it out before it's too late?
Here is everything you need to know about Game 4.
How to watch Mavericks vs. Jazz: NBA League Pass and television broadcast schedule
- Date: Saturday, April 23 (ET)
- Live streaming: NBA League Pass
You can watch Mavericks vs. Jazz on NBA League Pass outside of the United States.
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Mavericks vs. Jazz Game 4 start time
- Date: Saturday, April 23 (ET)
- Start time: 4:30 p.m. ET | 1:30 p.m. PT
Jazz vs. Mavericks is scheduled to tip off shortly after 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 23. The game will be played at Vivint Arena in Utah.
Mavericks vs. Jazz series schedule
(All times and dates Eastern)
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Location |
| April 16 | Game 1: Jazz 99, Mavericks 93 | Final | American Airlines Center |
| April 18 | Game 2: Mavericks 110, Jazz 104 | Final | American Airlines Center |
| April 21 | Game 3: Mavericks 126, Jazz 118 | Final | Vivint Arena |
| April 23 | Game 4 | 4:30 p.m. | Vivint Arena |
| April 25 | Game 5 | TBD | American Airlines Center |
| April 28 | Game 6* | TBD | Vivint Arena |
| April 30 | Game 7* | TBD | American Airlines Center |
*If necessary
