“This one was for you Luka” Jalen Brunson gets emotional after leading Mavericks pasts Jazz in Game 2
James Olson
Updated on March 31, 2026
Jalen Brunson went god mode against the Donovan Mitchell-led Utah Jazz and showed out to the world that even he has a playoff form something not many expected. The Dallas Mavericks are missing their franchise star Luka Doncic due to a calf injury and were stranded without him in the game 1 of the playoffs’ first-round series against the Utah Jazz. But Jalen Brunson filled the gap in game 2 as he unexpectedly single-handedly carried the offensive end of the Luka Doncic less Dallas Mavericks and successfully tied the series.
The Dallas Mavericks hosted the Utah Jazz for Game 2 at the American Airlines Center. It was a very important game for the Mavs and they did a great job playing their heart and soul out on the court. The game was closely contested and head to head but the scoring greats of the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth quarter got the job done as they got the dub and have the series tied at 1-1. The final box score stands at 110-104 favoring the Dallas Mavericks. Jalen Brunson was godlike throughout the game as he gets most of the credits for the hard-earned win.
In the game, Jalen Brunson dropped 41 points, 5 assists, and 8 rebounds as he took the matters into his hands knowing the seriousness and Importance of the game. He really showcased to the league the hidden potential of his whose glimpse were shared by him during the regular season and now stands as a star for everyone around the franchise.
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Jalen Brunson’s emotional moment after leading the Mavericks past Jazz to tie the series
Jalen Brunson had an emotional breakout as the clock ran out of time and they won the game with the series now being tied. With all his teammates hyping him up and dabbing him up for his greatness he was there all happy with tears in his eyes as he celebrated the dub out. There’s a great chance for Luka Doncic to return back to the roster for Game 3 but nothing as of now is confirmed and with Jalen Brunson stepping up it gives a fair chance to the Mavericks for advancing.
Jalen Brunson put the Mavs on his back.
41 PTS
8 REB
5 AST
15-25 FG
6-10 3PSeries tied 1-1.
— StatMuse (@statmuse) April 19, 2022
There are thousands of reactions to offer for the great run by Jalen Brunson and the moment he had after that. Fans are praising and appreciating him for his mentality and efforts which brought back Mavericks in the game. Find some of many such reactions posted by fans on social media platforms here below:
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WHAT A NIGHT FOR JALEN BRUNSON ♨️
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 19, 2022
Everyone to jalen Brunson rn
— Brunson my saviour (@DoncicDagger_) April 19, 2022
The Mavs blew every draft for a decade and got Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson the same night lol
— Block Sr. (@517to214) April 19, 2022
Jalen Brunson is a hero. Deserves a 💰. And so happy for Maxi.
— JJ Redick (@jj_redick) April 19, 2022
Jalen Brunson is the first player in Mavericks history with 40 points & 0 turnovers in a playoff game.#dALLasIN | @dallasmavs
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 19, 2022
41 points
MVP chants
Series tied 1-1
Have a night Jalen Brunson
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) April 19, 2022