Four Pointer: Previewing the Utah Jazz

What stat, player or fact might surprise you about Utah?

Utah has six players who average double figures, more than the Mavericks' five. They just don't have a Dirk Nowitzki or Monta Ellis, who both average more than Gordon Hayward's 16 a game.

What do the Mavs need to do to be successful against Utah?

Well, it starts with an inspiring Rick Carlisle speech that goes something like this:

Rick; "Hey dudes." Everyone: "Hey coach." Rick: "I told you to call me dudebro." Marion: "Man, you KNOW we said we ain't doing that." Rick: *wipes away single tear* Rick: "Okay, Utah is tonight. You've beat them three times." Jae: "So....?" Rick: "Just beat them, okay?" Monta: "Yeah. But let's make it close in the fourth quarter. Just for fun." Vince: "Ok, and it's your turn to miss two huge free throws down the stretch." Monta: "That won't even be a problem."

What are Utah's biggest strength and weakness?

They've got a young team that isn't really playing for anything. And on the other end, the Mavericks are desperately playing for the playoffs. So..........

The Mavs will win?

I don't know. Yeah, probably.