by Eddie Sefko , THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS

The Mavericks are catching Utah in a good spot as the Jazz had to play at home Monday night against Houston. The Mavericks haven't played since Saturday. ... The Colony product Deron Williams is off to a blazing start, averaging 24.5 points and 11 assists after two games. ... The Jazz has been fighting injury woes early in the season, with Matt Harpring (ankle, knee), Kyle Korver (knee) and Skyline product C.J. Miles (left thumb) out and center Mehmet Okur (left ankle, knee) listed as a game-time decision. ... The Jazz is averaging five more rebounds than opponents through two games.

Scouting the Mavericks

Last season, they went 0-4 at home before breaking through and eventually finishing 32-9. "They're aware of that," coach Rick Carlisle said of his team's 0-1 start this year. "We don't want to revisit our start last year. But there are no guarantees." ... Carlisle on the Mavs' .409 shooting through three games: "Every season has 9,000 or 10,000 offensive possessions, so you can't overreact to the first 300." ... Erick Dampier responded to Drew Gooden's absence with 12 points and 10 rebounds Saturday, playing 35 minutes. The Mavericks' record when Dampier reaches double figures in scoring is 67-18.

Eddie Sefko

7:30 p.m. today, American Airlines Center; FSSW; ESPN-FM (103.3), KFLC-AM (1270 in Spanish).

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