Kings vs Mavericks
Tue, Jan 6
Final
Kings
Kings
(8 - 28)
98
-
100
Mavericks
Mavericks
(13 - 23)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 35 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 98 |
| Mavericks | 25 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 100 |
Venue: Golden 1 Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
DeMar DeRozan
SAC | #10 | GF
21
2
5
Cooper Flagg
DAL | #32 | F
20
8
6
Smart Game Analysis
Dallas Mavericks has a 68% chance of winning the game
With Domantas Sabonis and Keegan Murray ruled out, the Kings lack the interior size to contain Anthony Davis, giving the Mavericks a decisive advantage to extend Sacramento's losing streak.
Key Analysis
- • Sacramento is without key starters Domantas Sabonis and Keegan Murray, leaving a massive void in their frontcourt rotation.
- • Mavericks center Anthony Davis has a significant matchup advantage in the paint against a Kings defense that ranks 27th in the league.
- • The Kings are currently in a free fall, having lost five consecutive games and sitting at a dismal 8-28 record.
- • Sacramento's defense is allowing 122.3 points per game, the 27th worst mark in the NBA, which favors the Dallas offense.
- • Dallas enters the game with momentum after snapping a four-game losing skid with a win over the Rockets, while the Kings remain winless in 2026.
- • To remain competitive, Sacramento needs an explosive scoring night from Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan to compensate for their rebounding disadvantage.
