NBA: Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Injury Reports, Predicted Lineups, and Starting 5s

On Saturday, the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz will play Game 4 of their first-round NBA Playoffs series in 2022 at Vivint Arena (Apr. 23). Following their 126-118 victory in Game 3, the Mavericks have seized a 2-1 lead in the series. Jalen Brunson led the way for the Dallas Mavericks without Luka Doncic, scoring 31 points and dishing out five assists. For Jason Kidd's team, six other players scored in double figures. By the end of the first half, they had a 17-point advantage and appeared to be in command for most of the game. Donovan Mitchell was the best player for the Jazz, scoring 32 points and pushing them dangerously near to a victory late in the game. Meanwhile, Bojan Bogdanovic and Mike Conley both scored 20 points or more on the night, but it wasn't enough as Utah ran out of gas.

Injury Report for the Dallas Mavericks

Tim Hardaway Jr. has been ruled out, while Luka Doncic and Frank Ntilikina are questionable.

Injuries to the Utah Jazz

Due to injuries, Udoka Azubuike and Trent Forrest have been ruled out.

Predicted Lineups for Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz

Dallas Mavericks

After missing the first three games of the series, Luka Doncic has been rated as questionable. Doncic has looked well in practice and could be on his way back. In the backcourt, the Slovenian will most likely replace Spencer Dinwiddie and team up with Jalen Brunson. Reggie Bullock, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Dwight Powell are all expected to keep their starting spots. Off the bench, Spencer Dinwiddie, Maxi Kleber, and Josh Green might see the most minutes.

Utah Jazz 

With all of its starters healthy and ready to go, the Jazz are unlikely to make any changes to their starting lineup. Guards Mike Conley and Donovan Mitchell likely start, with Bojan Bogdanovic, Royce O'Neale, and Rudy Gobert rounding out the starting five. Jordan Clarkson, Danuel House, and Eric Paschall are the players that will most likely see the most minutes off the bench.

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz: Predicted Starting 5s

Dallas Mavericks

G - Luka Doncic | G - Jalen Brunson | F - Reggie Bullock | F - Dorian Finney-Smith | C - Dwight Powell.

Utah Jazz

G - Donovan Mitchell | G - Mike Conley | F - Bojan Bogdanovic | F - Royce O'Neale | C - Rudy Gobert.