Rick Carlisle: 'Dallas Mavericks' execution was poor'

Rick Carlisle has described the Dallas Mavericks' execution in their win over the Utah Jazz as "poor".

The Jazz fought back from 28 points down to get to within five points of their opponents, but they could not complete the comeback.

The Mavericks head coach told reporters: "It was disappointing, but wins are hard to get so it's a good win from that perspective.

"Our execution was poor in the second half on both ends, it was pretty obvious. Those guys have been doing good things all year. I am not shocked by it."

The Mavericks have won their last four games in the NBA.