The Dallas Mavericks dropped an embarrassing game to the Utah Jazz on Thursday night, 115-113, making it their fourth straight loss, all in the clutch. They faced a deficit as large as 16 points but still took the lead late before falling apart once again in the final minute to lose.

On Thursday night, it looked as though the stars had aligned for the Dallas Mavericks in their bid to put an end to their three-game losing streak. Even with Kyrie Irving having to miss out due to a shoulder injury,

Luka Doncic's (37 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST) incredible offensive night couldn't make up for a crucial defensive mistake that caused the Mavericks 113-115 loss to the Jazz.

The Dallas Mavericks were missing Kyrie Irving on Thursday night against the Utah Jazz, who was a late scratch with a shoulder sprain. He didn't pop up on their injury report until early on Thursday, and they could've used him as they dropped their fourth straight game.

It is unclear when Irving sustained the injury, especially since he played 36 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors.

Dallas guard Kyrie Irving sat out the Mavericks' game Thursday night against the Utah Jazz because of a strained right shoulder.