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The Mavericks are punching their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs. Dallas survived a 98-96 thriller against the Jazz in Game Six to eliminate Utah from the postseason. Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson supplied 24 points apiece to help Dallas win the series in Salt Lake City. The Mavericks move on to face the top-seeded Phoenix Suns with Game One slated for Monday. Donovan Mitchell had 23 points and nine assists in the losing effort. The Jazz drop the series 4-games-to-2 after failing to force a Game Seven.