The Dallas Mavericks knew this would not be an easy series against the Utah Jazz to begin with.
Things have become even harder trying to navigate their way without leader Luka Doncic who has not played the first two games of this series, and thus the Mavs find themselves in a 1-1 deadlock right now.
The Jazz stunned the No. 4 seed Mavericks to take Game 1, 99-93, but Dallas leveled the series with a 110-104 victory in Game 2 behind a 41-point explosion from Jalen Brunson.
What a night for @jalenbrunson1!
— NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2022
🔥 41 PTS (15-25 FGM) *Playoff Career-High*
🔥 8 REB
🔥 5 AST
🔥 2 STL
🔥 6 3PM
Game 3: Jazz/Mavs
Thurs. 9pm/et on NBA TV pic.twitter.com/K1ljaCIZWW
Dallas also got a valuable contribution from Maxi Kleber who added 25 points, including 8-of-11 shooting from long-range.
Maxi appreciation post ⛈️⛈️⛈️ pic.twitter.com/CREGgN1RZz
— x - Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) April 19, 2022
Doncic's calf strain is reportedly improving and workouts over the next few days could determine when he is able to return to the floor. There is optimism that he could return for either Game 3 or 4 in Salt Lake City.
What channel is Jazz vs. Mavericks on?
- Date: Thursday, April 21
- TV channel: NBA TV (US) | TSN 5
- Live stream: Sling TV (US)
In the United States, Jazz vs. Mavericks will be broadcasted on TNT.
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In Canada, Game 3 will be broadcasted on TSN 5.
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Jazz vs. Mavericks Game 3 start time
- Date: Thursday, April 21
- Start time: 9:00 p.m. ET | 6:30 p.m. PT
Jazz vs. Mavericks is scheduled to tip off shortly after 9:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 21. The game will be played at Vivint Arena in Utah.
Jazz vs. Mavericks schedule, TV channels
As the higher seed, Dallas was the home team in Games 1 and 2, while Utah will host Games 3 and 4.
If required, Game 7 would be played in Dallas.
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Game | Time | National TV (US) |
| April 16 | Game 1: Jazz 99, Mavericks 93 | Final | ESPN |
| April 18 | Game 2: Mavericks 110, Jazz 104 | Final | NBA TV |
| April 21 | Game 3 | 9:00 p.m. | NBA TV |
| April 23 | Game 4 | 4:30 p.m. | TNT |
| April 25 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| April 28 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| April 30 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary