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

On Monday, the Utah Jazz will play the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of their first-round series. After the turn of the year, the Jazz experienced a rough patch during the regular season, as important players like Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert were injured. They had only four wins in their final ten games of the season before defeating a Mavericks club missing Luka Doncic in Game 1. Meanwhile, the Mavericks cannot afford to travel to Utah with a two-game deficit while Doncic's status for the second game remains uncertain. Dallas had a strong regular season, finishing seventh in offensive rating, and will look to replicate that performance in Game 2 against Utah.

Injuries to the Utah Jazz

Due to a foot injury, Trent Forrest is out, as is Udoka Azubuike, who is recovering from ankle surgery.

Injury Report for the Dallas Mavericks

Due to a calf injury, Luka Doncic's participation in Game 2 is uncertain. Due to injury, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Frank Ntilikina are still sidelined.

Predicted Lineups for Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks

Utah Jazz

The backcourt should be manned by Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley, while the frontcourt should be manned by Bojan Bogdonavic and Royce O'Neale. Rudy Gobert should be in the starting lineup.

Dallas Mavericks

The guards should be Spencer Dinwiddie and Jalen Brunson. The forward positions might be filled by Reggie Bullock and Dorian Finney-Smith. Dwight Powell is expected to start in the center position.

Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks Predicted Starting 5s

Utah Jazz

Point Guard: Mike Conley; Shooting Guard: Donovan Mitchell; Small Forward: Bojan Bogdonavic; Power Forward: Royce O'Neal; Center: Rudy Gobert.

Dallas Mavericks

Point Guard - Spencer Dinwiddie | Shooting Guard - Jalen Brunson | Small Forward - Dorian Finney-Smith | Power Forward - Reggie Bullock | Center - Dwight Powell.