In a game that went beyond the scoreline, emotions flared between the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz during Wednesday’s matchup. Luka Doncic and Kris Dunn found themselves in a heated altercation, with Collin Sexton attempting to intervene, leading to a coach restraining him as tensions escalated.

The incident unfolded late in the third quarter when Dunn took offense to a hit from Doncic after a made basket by the Mavericks. Pointing fingers and exchanging words ensued, resulting in both players receiving technical fouls for their actions.

While Sexton initially tried to separate the feuding players, he ended up embroiled in a verbal exchange with other Mavericks, requiring intervention from one of his coaches to prevent further escalation.

Despite the off-court drama, the Mavericks dominated the Jazz on the scoreboard, securing a resounding 147-97 victory. Luka Doncic showcased his brilliance with a triple-double, amassing 40 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds in just 32 minutes of play.

Kyrie Irving contributed with 26 points, while Tim Hardaway Jr. and Derrick Jones Jr. added 17 and 12 points, respectively. The convincing win propelled Dallas to a 12-8 record, securing the top spot in the Southwest Division. Meanwhile, the Jazz saw their season record dip to 7-14 in the ongoing NBA campaign.