Morez Johnson's Double-Double Powers Mavericks Past Jazz

Dallas beat Utah 112-100 in the NBA Cup behind rookie Morez Johnson Jr.’s breakout performance: 13 points, 17 rebounds and 10 offensive boards, marking the first double-double of his career. Coach Dusty May praised Johnson’s energy and described him as a winning “glue guy,” noting he is regaining his athleticism after a preseason lower-leg injury. Cooper Flagg also highlighted Johnson’s relentless effort, saying their shared competitiveness could help establish a high-effort culture in Dallas. The performance strengthened the case that Johnson’s hustle and physical play can complement Flagg as the Mavericks build around the young teammates.