The Dallas Mavericks broke a record no one thought was possible.

On Thursday, the Dallas Mavericks faced the Utah Jazz at home with a chance to win seven of their last eight games. Not only did the Mavericks dominate Utah, but they also set a record that would make them the favorites to win the Western Conference.

The 113-97 victory over the Jazz set the bar high for what this team can accomplish going forward. Additionally, the Sacramento Kings' loss to the Washington Wizards moved the Mavericks into sixth place in the West. If Dallas can continue to play basketball at this level and finish the season, they could fall out of play-in contention.

Luka Doncic was the leading scorer against Utah with 34 points, a relief for many fans after a dismal 6-27 shooting game against the Spurs. Doncic also had eight dimes and four steals in the game.

Kyrie Irving also had a great game, scoring just 16 points. He was a versatile point guard with seven assists and also showed off a hop after slamming down Doncic's lob attempt.

Dallas had a big win over the Jazz last night and also broke the franchise record for most dunks in a single game. His 18 dunks against the Mavs against the Jazz erased his previous record and earned him a new nickname in the process. Lob City Mavericks.

They also broke the record for most dunks in a single game this season. The previous record was held earlier this season with 17 dunks during the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Jazz. This recent trend has surprised fans, as Dallas hasn't traditionally been known as a team that likes to live in the paint.

It seemed like everyone got a piece of the rim last night, and it was no exception for Mavericks center Daniel Gafford. Gafford finished the night with 24 points on 10-11 from the field. All 10 of his field goals also happened to be on the rim.

Dallas has started to become an inside threat over the last month, but this was a great game for anyone who likes to watch high-flying dunks. P.J. Washington and Derrick Jones Jr. were both alive above the rim and catching incoming lobs.

This is a record no one imagined the Mavericks could break before the season began, and the Mavericks are establishing themselves as a team living on the rim. Layup lines aren't boring anymore. Watching this team before a game is like watching a dunk contest.

The Mavericks have now won three straight games and will look to carry this momentum into Monday's away game against the Utah Jazz. Stay tuned for the latest news on Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Daniel Gafford, and Dallas Mavericks basketball.