The Dallas Mavericks play against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center
The Dallas Mavericks are spending $3,789,906 per win while the Sacramento Kings are spending $3,687,238 per win
Game Time: 10:00 PM EDT on Friday March 29, 2024
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What’s the buzz on Twitter?
@townbrad
Mavericks’ sweep of Kings was a full-circle moment for Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 4:55 PM
@SeanCunningham
Davion Mitchell talks about moving on from last night’s loss to the Mavericks and the challenge of his Sacramento Kings enduring the mounting injuries with the recent loss of Malik Monk. pic.twitter.com/gFKpyHP1Xh – 4:35 PM
@townbrad
Mavs have arrived in Space City for Sunday’s clash between the NBA’s two hottest teams.
Houston, winner of 11 straight games, vs. Dallas, winner of six straight and 10 of its last 11. – 4:35 PM
@SeanCunningham
Following Saturday’s practice, Kings head coach Mike Brown on his team moving on from Friday’s loss to the Mavericks, losing Malik Monk to a knee injury and the challenge of going deeper into the roster to try to replace those absences. pic.twitter.com/oApIheIOFN – 4:27 PM
@BasketNews_com
Has anyone seen this Kings fan after
he said that he didn’t want Luka Doncic? 😅
pic.twitter.com/Egb1zJYmoZ – 4:20 PM
@dallasmavs
Don’t miss a night of basketball, sneakers, art & music 🏀👟 Special guests from @BigXthaPlugg and @BlueTheGreat will be there!
$77 Shock Drop 🎟️s are available NOW: Mavs.com/sneak
@MichelobULTRA // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/zxsim5YiEi – 4:20 PM
@markhaynesnba
The Sacramento Kings are back at work. pic.twitter.com/32DI7nGTLf – 3:44 PM
@clutchfans
Tomorrow’s matchup will pit the two hottest teams in basketball against each other. #Rockets have won 11 straight. Dallas is 10-1 in the last 11.
Luka (29-10-10 in last 11) and Kyrie (24-6) carry the load, but the acquisition of Daniel Gafford has been a game-changer for them. – 3:33 PM
@Eurohoopsnet
Tyrus McGee (@T_Real25) came up clutch against ASVEL 🇫🇷
In a crazy turnaround of events, Pierric Poupet’s team couldn’t bounce back in the LNB after losing to AS Monaco in the EuroLeague:
eurohoops.net/en/proa/165218… – 3:29 PM
@MFollowill
Updated West standings after last night’s games. Mavs now have a head-to-head split with Sacramento at 2-2 with the next tiebreaker for them conference record. As of today that currently favors Dallas but it’s only a half game difference so clearly that’s TBD. pic.twitter.com/HynVZ5FnXz – 2:05 PM
@basketballtalk
After hitting game-sealing free throws, Doncic says ‘he shoulda’ drafted me’ after waving to former Kings GM Vlade Divac
nbcsports.com/nba/news/after… – 12:46 PM
@dallasmavs
“He’ll make this one.”
@daanteee // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/gQzuTcvoSF – 12:00 PM
@clutchfans
We’re talking #Rockets at 11:00am CT — come on through.
— Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet carry the Rockets in the 2nd half to their 11th straight W
— The incredible impact of Amen Thompson
— The big test on deck: Luka, Kyrie and the Mavs playback.tv/clutchfans?s=f… – 11:10 AM
@townbrad
About last night . . .
Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving combine for 56 as Mavericks escape Sacramento with a pivotal win dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:30 AM
@basketballtalk
Kings Malik Monk leaves the game in the first quarter with a knee injury, reportedly has an MCL sprain
nbcsports.com/nba/news/kings… – 10:02 AM
@statmuse
Longest active winning streaks:
11 — Rockets
6 — Mavericks
They meet on Sunday. 🍿 pic.twitter.com/yBZhuZVvyH – 9:27 AM
@coopmavs
Its been almost two months since someone went for 50+ in @nba since the officiating loosened up. Good to see Jalen Brunson showing the gargantuan night is not extinct. But for context Brunson took 47 shots to make his 25 FG. In his 73 pt game Luka Doncic took 33 FGA for his 25 FG – 9:19 AM
@dallasmavs
Good morning, fam! How we feelin’?
#MFFL pic.twitter.com/iqjwHtxg99 – 9:00 AM
@Eurohoopsnet
When Luka Doncic saw Vlade Divac he didn’t miss the opportunity to shout a couple of words at him
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 7:47 AM
@Sportando
Kings guard Monk suffers right knee injury
sportando.basketball/en/kings-guard… – 6:01 AM
@BasketNews_com
The Mavericks are 🔟-0⃣ in the last 10 games with Luka Doncic 🔥 pic.twitter.com/y0Fe82AMXt – 5:50 AM
@DeuceMason
This loss was a gut punch, no doubt. Where do the Kings go from here?
Monk injured, Huerter out for the season and a tough schedule is ahead.
We try to make sense of it all on the podcast:
youtube.com/live/51fQF4vy2… pic.twitter.com/TvWVl0Llnn – 5:21 AM
@JandersonSacBee
Malik Monk injured as Kings suffer costly loss to Mavericks in Western Conference playoff race
– Somber mood in Sacramento
– Sprained MCL?
– Mike Brown comments
– Remarks from De’Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes
– Free-throw disparity: 33-12
And more ⬇️
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 4:40 AM
@BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic waved at former Kings GM Vlade Divac and said “He should have drafted me” 👀 pic.twitter.com/Ao2ztXLvMj – 4:07 AM
@Eurohoopsnet
After securing the game, Luka Doncic pointed at Vlade Divac and said “He should have drafted me.”
This is crazy 😲
pic.twitter.com/qOLFAXsMBX – 3:29 AM
@MFollowill
Mavs win in Sacramento for many reasons. Ability to respond to runs, good defense, clutch execution and of course the LuKai backcourt. Kyrie a team high 30 points and Luka had 26 points & 12 assists. And highlights from our telecast of what Kyrie and Luka did is right here 👇 pic.twitter.com/jfMzRJr4c2 – 3:15 AM
@MattGeorgeSAC
👑NEW LOCKED ON KINGS POD👑
🏀Mavs sweep Kings in mini playoff series.
🏀Kings offense lets them down again.
🏀Kings stars didn’t shine bright enough.
💻youtu.be/wtuHmcA82MY pic.twitter.com/pSHt2ABdDf – 3:08 AM
@Tjonesonthenba
Thought exercise: if Dallas finishes fourth or fifth in the Western Conference, where does that put Luka for you in the MVP race? As opposed to when Dallas was in the eighth spot? – 2:57 AM
@SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis talks about the missed opportunity in the Kings second loss this week to the Mavericks, falling two games behind Dallas in the standings with 9 games left in the regular season, the injury to Malik Monk and his need to score more. pic.twitter.com/CulyYoIc0B – 2:54 AM
@SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox on tonight’s loss to the Mavericks, his Kings splitting the season series with Dallas, the tough 4th quarter where Sacramento was outscored 34-21 and the loss of Malik Monk to injury. pic.twitter.com/NA3ESLgLKL – 2:49 AM
@SeanCunningham
Harrison Barnes gives his thoughts on the missed opportunity for his Kings following Friday’s 107-103 loss to the Mavericks, the challenge with the remaining nine games as they fall two games behind Dallas in the standings and Malik Monk suffering a knee injury. pic.twitter.com/JUNSnIGErY – 2:47 AM
@ESefko
Here’s what Luka, Kyrie, Exum and Kidd had to say about Exum’s game-clinching shot and the gutsy win over the Sacramento Kings Friday night.
mavs.com/mavs-crown-kin… – 2:32 AM
@anthonyVslater
Malik Monk feared to have sprained MCL as Kings hobble into stretch run. Quick story from Sacramento.
theathletic.com/5379011/2024/0… – 2:15 AM
@DuaneRankin
“We got 8 more games left. Hopefully we get an opportunity to play in the postseason. Take it a game at a time.” Kevin Durant.
If playoffs started today, Suns host Sacramento in 7-8 game for 7th seed in West. Loser plays 9-10 Lakers-Warriors winner at home for 8th seed. #Suns pic.twitter.com/LQdJVUSPim – 2:13 AM
@townbrad
4 days in SAC, very pivotal turn of events for Mavs. pic.twitter.com/5RKe0s8BXl – 2:08 AM
@SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox on tonight’s loss to the Mavericks, his Kings splitting the season series with Dallas, the tough 4th quarter where Sacramento was outscored 34-21 and the loss of Malik Monk to injury, pic.twitter.com/3KT8lklQXd – 2:07 AM
@BasketNews_com
Dante Exum delivers when it matters most 🫡
pic.twitter.com/qXIr60aVd3 – 2:05 AM
@MFollowill
After the win in Sacramento, the Mavs are a league best 21-8 in NBA designated clutch games. 5 of those wins have been greatly aided by clutch 3s from Dante Exum…vs LAL, ATL, MIA, SA & the biggest one w/ :27.5 left vs SAC. Below thanks to @MavsHighlights pic.twitter.com/6Ga5XTP5jw – 2:00 AM
@dallasmavs
Winning on and off the court🤞
@KyrieIrving // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/4BxFhIvl2n – 1:53 AM
@townbrad
For the record, Doncic said he bloodied his left knee and that “”the right one I fell on it twice. Then on a step-back I hurt it a little bit more, but it’s fine. It’ll be fine.” – 1:41 AM
@ShamsCharania
Kings guard Malik Monk is feared to have suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee and will undergo further testing, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Arguably the NBA’s best Sixth Man has averaged nearly 16 points and five assists a night. pic.twitter.com/J6KllcYz4W – 1:39 AM
@townbrad
I asked Doncic if he thought about the fact that his first game with Irving last February was here — and how far they and the Mavericks have come since that 133-128 OT loss. (Also, when I asked, he smiled and declined to reveal the “special stuff” ingredient in his drink). pic.twitter.com/U3dz65b2Qe – 1:35 AM
@coopmavs
What a win for the Mavs! Just like in Utah they struggled to get their defensive footing but once Sac started the game 13-19, they shot 37% the rest of the game. The stars got busy in the 4th & their real late game killer Dante Exum produced his 4th late 4th qtr go ahead shot – 1:34 AM
@SeanCunningham
Although we weren’t able to chat with him, Malik Monk looked to be in good spirits in the Kings locker room after the game. He was able to walk under his own power despite a slight limp. – 1:34 AM
@MattGeorgeSAC
The Mavericks came into Sacramento and beat the Kings in two gotta-have-it games. No other way to put it. No excuses.
Free throws, injuries, they’re all irrelevant. Win or lose, that’s all that matters. And the Kings lost.
9 games left. Then some form of postseason. Step up. – 1:29 AM
@townbrad
Irving speaks about his continued strong play during Ramadan — and what it means to him. pic.twitter.com/0EZijzzCRY – 1:27 AM
@James_HamNBA
Keon Ellis from the locker room. He’s learning on the fly. pic.twitter.com/uwVKhzKVdQ – 1:26 AM
@townbrad
Irving speaks about Exum’s big shot, the moments that led to it, and the aftermath. pic.twitter.com/JGfG4nuvjl – 1:22 AM
@MattGeorgeSAC
Mike Brown’s full comments on the officiating in tonight’s Mavericks vs Kings game. pic.twitter.com/0u6cvXbvtr – 1:21 AM
@James_HamNBA
Kessler Edwards from the locker room. He played very well tonight off the bench: pic.twitter.com/Hi4QOK2Mxq – 1:09 AM
@MFollowill
Mavs win in Sacramento 107-103. I expected the Kings to hit Dallas in the mouth to start, which they did. The key would be regrouping after the big punch, staying in it & taking it at the end. Coaching staff prepared them for that & that roadmap was followed. Great & gutsy win! – 1:07 AM
@James_HamNBA
Malik Monk was in the locker room, but isn’t speaking to the media tonight. No update yet on his injury. – 1:06 AM
@ChrisPalmerNBA
Victor Wembanyama is the youngest player in NBA History to record at least 40 points, 20 rebounds & 7 assists. Others: Kareem, Wilt, Luka, Oscar. None were rookies.
Tim Duncan never did this. To the Victor go the spoils. pic.twitter.com/I8sI8krY6m – 1:05 AM
@JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Mike Brown on Malik Monk’s injury: “We’ve got to have the next man step up. Nobody’s going to fill Malik’s shoes, so we just have to try to do it by committee.” – 12:56 AM
@LakersReporter
Updated after LAL (41-33) lost to IND, PHX (43-31) lost to OKC and SAC (42-31) lost to DAL (44-29):
IF: LAL 7-1
THEN: PHX 5-3; SAC 5-4; DAL 3-6
LAL 6-2
PHX 4-4; SAC 4-5; DAL 2-7
LAL 5-3
PHX 3-5; SAC 3-6; DAL 1-8
LAL 4-4
PHX 2-6; SAC 2-7; DAL 0-9 – 12:51 AM
@James_HamNBA
Mike Brown has mentioned the free throw disparity multiple times in his opening statement. Dallas had 33 free throw attempts to just 12 for the Kings. – 12:51 AM
@MavsPR
With a 107-103 win tonight in Sacramento, the Mavericks recorded their 21st clutch win this season.
Dallas has the best record (21-8, .724) of any team in clutch situations (games within a five-point margin in the last five minutes) this year. pic.twitter.com/6nlk9CQqeU – 12:50 AM
@statmuse
Texas teams right now:
Houston — 11 straight wins
Dallas — 6 straight wins
San Antonio — 3 straight wins pic.twitter.com/JLK4Lu1Oqc – 12:50 AM
@MattGeorgeSAC
Mike Brown starts his press conference pointing out the officiating and Dallas’ free throw advantage. – 12:49 AM
@SeanCunningham
Kings head coach Mike Brown calls out the 33-12 free throw disparity tonight in the loss to the Mavericks. – 12:49 AM
@townbrad
“I know he was bleeding (on his knee), but I didn’t know he was limping,” Kidd said of Doncic. He looks fine to me. He was excited in the locker room after the win.” – 12:45 AM
@SeanCunningham
Luka Doncic as he puts away the Kings tonight in Sacramento with his final free throw, then as the final horn sounds, waves goodbye to former Kings GM Vlade Divac seated courtside and says “he shoulda’ drafted me.” pic.twitter.com/6j26cLprxA – 12:41 AM
@KendrickPerkins
I’m almost convinced that Kyrie and Luka just might be the most dangerous duo in the League. Huge W for the Mavs tonight against the Kings! – 12:40 AM
@James_HamNBA
A pretty somber post game with Harrison Barnes following a tough loss against the Mavs: pic.twitter.com/QCjIG2P8zC – 12:39 AM
@SeanCunningham
Mavericks with 33 free throws attempted, Kings had just 12. Interesting to see if Sacramento will say anything about it. – 12:38 AM
@townbrad
With their 10th win in the last 11 games, the 6th-place Mavericks take a 1.5 lead over Phoenix and a 2-game cushion over Sacramento with 9 games left.
Next up: At Houston Sunday, which had won 11 straight. – 12:37 AM
@JimmySpencer
Luka shooting toward the Kings basket on that ‘take foul’ made me wonder:
If you were fouled on a shot that went into the opponent’s basket, would the basket for the other team count like an and-1? – 12:26 AM
@TimBontemps
Absolutely massive sweep of the baseball series in Sacramento by the Mavericks. Not only puts meaningful separation between the Mavs and the play-in, but also gives them a real shot at getting into the top four in the West. – 12:26 AM
@espn_macmahon
Mavs sweep two-game set in Sacramento to position themselves to claim 6 seed or better. Dallas has won last 10 games with Luka Doncic in the lineup. – 12:26 AM
@MattGeorgeSAC
It was called a mini playoff series. Both games in Sacramento. And the Kings get swept.
Game 1: Lost by 36.
Game 2: Blown 15-point lead.
The playoff race isn’t over by any means. But the task just got a whole lot harder. pic.twitter.com/phOHfikUaE – 12:25 AM
@SamQuinnCBS
The Lakers needed either the Kings or the Mavericks to sweep their two games this week. Didn’t really matter which one. Sure enough, Dallas took both wins.
Now both the Kings and Suns are within reasonable striking distance, up two in the loss column, for the Lakers to get to 8. – 12:25 AM
@SeanCunningham
Kings fall to the Mavericks 107-103. Dallas and Sacramento split the season series as Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combine for 56 points. – 12:24 AM
@statmuse
Texas teams right now:
Houstons — 11 straight wins
Dallas — 6 straight wins
San Antonio — 3 straight wins pic.twitter.com/1pvUIrSONU – 12:24 AM
@statmuse
Kyrie tonight:
30 PTS
11-16 FG
3-5 3P
Scored 14 points on 100 FG% in the 4th. statmuse.com/nba/player/kyr… – 12:23 AM
@BrandonRahbar
Thunder clinch a playoff spot with either:
1 Thunder win
1 Kings loss – 12:23 AM
@statmuse
Luka tonight:
26 PTS
9 REB
12 AST
2 STL
Mavs have won 10 straight when Luka plays. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 12:23 AM
@statmuse
The Mavericks are 12-0 when Luka and Gafford are both in the starting lineup. pic.twitter.com/zyRHMGs91s – 12:23 AM
@Tjonesonthenba
Dante Exum won Dallas this game but not because of the shot he made. He got three consecutive stops on Fox in isolation, and that’s what won the game for the Mavericks – 12:21 AM
@MattGeorgeSAC
De’Aaron Fox just tapped his chest and took the blame for that Harrison Barnes errant pass. – 12:20 AM
@Tjonesonthenba
Yo if yall give Dante Exum a wide open three EVERY SINGLE TIME, eventually he’s going to make one – 12:18 AM
@SeanCunningham
Dante Exum with a big 3-pointer to put the Mavericks up 106-103 with 27.5 to go in Sacramento. Kings burn the timeout, they have one remaining. – 12:18 AM
@MattGeorgeSAC
Kings offense letting them down again. They strung together stop after stop and couldn’t take advantage.
Mavs lead 106-103. 27.5 to go. Kings ball. – 12:18 AM
@MattGeorgeSAC
Davion Mitchell & Kessler Edwards have done a fantastic job replacing Malik Monk’s energy and production off the bench tonight, but man could the Kings use #0 right now. – 12:16 AM
@markhaynesnba
Kyrie Irving has been clutch in the fourth quarter against the Kings. – 12:13 AM
@SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis with his 26th triple-double of the season tonight. 13 points, 11 boards and 10 assists. – 12:12 AM
@James_HamNBA
Sabonis may have tweaked his left ankle. He grabbed at it after a miss. 98-96 Kings. 4:16 remaining. – 12:10 AM
@ESefko
Mavericks with their first lead of the game on two Kyrie Irving free throws, 94-92. – 12:07 AM
@SeanCunningham
Mavs first lead of the game comes at 6:21 of the 4th. Kyrie Irving 2/3 free throws to give Dallas a 94-92 lead – 12:07 AM
@MattGeorgeSAC
Mavs take their first lead of the game with 6:21 to go.
Kings led by as many as 15. – 12:06 AM
@MattGeorgeSAC
Mike Brown is challenging Keon Ellis’ foul on Kyrie Irving. If this call stands, it’s 3 free throws for Dallas.
Game tied at 92. 6:21 to go. – 12:03 AM
@James_HamNBA
Mike Brown is challenging a foul call against Keon Ellis. Not sure he wins this one. – 12:03 AM
@ESefko
Mavericks again within three points as Kyrie Irving has heated up. Kings call a timeout with their advantage down to 92-89. – 11:59 PM
@townbrad
Dallas has never led tonight. But it has clawed back, again, to within 92-89 on Irving’s 3-pointer with 7:38 left. – 11:58 PM
@SeanCunningham
Luka Doncic buries a three and grabs at that right knee again. – 11:55 PM
@Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz fall just short to Houston 101-100……Jalen Green and Collin Sexton went at it. Terrific game but the Jazz fall a possession short. Utah is 29-45 on the season. Sacramento next – 11:55 PM
@JandersonSacBee
Kings guard Malik Monk injured after Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic falls on top of him ⬇️
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 11:54 PM
@AdamSpolane
Rockets beat the Jazz to remain 1 game back of the Warriors for the West’s final play-in spot. Rockets host Dallas on Sunday while Golden State visits San Antonio – 11:54 PM
@SeanCunningham
A 22-22 3rd period and the Kings lead the Mavs 82-73 as they head to the 4th in Sacramento. De’Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes lead the Kings with 17 points each, while Luka Doncic has 19 for Dallas. – 11:50 PM
@James_HamNBA
Kings lead 82-73 heading to the fourth. Huge moments for Davion Mitchell and Kessler Edwards in the third. Fox and Barnes lead with 17 points each. Sabonis needs 1 assist for a triple-double. – 11:49 PM
@James_HamNBA
Davion Mitchell and Kessler Edwards have been excellent here in their first couple of minutes in the third. – 11:45 PM
@MattGeorgeSAC
69 double-doubles this season for Domantas Sabonis (nice) and now a Kings franchise record 56 straight double-doubles. – 11:42 PM
@mdug
It’s so foreign to have gotten used to Dallas centers making the shots that haven’t been going in tonight … so far – 11:42 PM
@JandersonSacBee
Domantas Sabonis has recorded his 56th consecutive double-double tonight vs. Dallas, setting a new franchise record for the longest overall double-double streak in franchise history. He passes Jerry Lucas who had a 55-game streak over two seasons from Jan. 2 to Nov. 6, 1968. – 11:40 PM
@James_HamNBA
Sabonis with the double-double. That’s 56 straight games with a double-double. – 11:38 PM
@MattGeorgeSAC
Davion Mitchell’s speed should be talked about more than it is. Easy to get lost when you are on the same team as De’Aaron Fox, but Mitchell can GO. – 11:38 PM
@MattGeorgeSAC
The Dallas Mavericks have shot 22 free throws to the Kings’ 9. – 11:36 PM
@MattGeorgeSAC
The Kings & Mavericks are a combined 16/29 from the foul line 😬 – 11:35 PM
@townbrad
After pulling within 63-60, Dallas came up empty on 7 straight possessions, ending when Lively made 1 of 2 free-throws.
68-61 SAC. – 11:34 PM
@ESefko
The Kings just showed Mark Cuban on the big screen and he got booed. He then blew a kiss to the adoring crowd. – 11:31 PM
@MattGeorgeSAC
Mark Cuban got caught on the big screen, waved to the Kings crowd, who boo’d him. – 11:31 PM
@MattGeorgeSAC
Refs are letting both teams play and be physical.
Unless of course Luka gets bumped. – 11:29 PM
@SeanCunningham
Luka Doncic seemed to hurt his right leg before the end of the half on this play here before the end of the first half and then kicking a chair on the bench. He’s back on the floor to begin the 3rd quarter for Dallas. pic.twitter.com/n5j90KiQpV – 11:26 PM
@MattGeorgeSAC
As great as the Kings have played, their lead is only 5. Without Monk the rest of the way, Sacramento still has a lot of work to do to secure this important win. – 11:23 PM
@townbrad
Doncic warmed up and didn’t seem to be favoring his leg, but as he walked off he stretched his neck, on which he briefly received some sideline attention during the first half. pic.twitter.com/RBDkTZs8yU – 11:19 PM
@kayte_c
Kings first half box score @SacramentoKings vs @dallasmavs
Kings win would give them 3-1 lead on season. Both teams battling with PHX (lost to OKC tonight) for 6th seed in postseason. Kings also have 2-1 lead on Suns with final matchup coming in GM 81 at home pic.twitter.com/lKcSfsWxWB – 11:15 PM
@coopmavs
Mavs trail 60-51 at half. Whay you thought would happen did happen as SAC came out with far more aggression, but it was Harrison Barnes & Keon Ellis doing far more of the damage as they helped SAC build a 13 pt lead. Each scored 11 in 1st. Barnes w/17. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 11:10 PM
@SacramentoKings
HALFTIME: Kings lead at the break, 60-51.
👑 Harrison Barnes: 17 PTS, 4 REB
👑 De’Aaron Fox: 12 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
👑 Keon Ellis: 11 PTS, 3 STL pic.twitter.com/76gvbvZrQv – 11:09 PM
@dallasmavs
24 minutes to play.
@Lexus // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/I43AaxCBwA – 11:07 PM
@SacramentoKings
Kings won the first half, so you win free pizza! 🍕
@MountainMikes | Visit mountainmikespizza.com/kings to claim your pizza tomorrow! Purchase of a 20 oz bottled beverage required. pic.twitter.com/BEEdfPrtcA – 11:06 PM
@SeanCunningham
Luka Doncic was shaken up before the end of the half. He limped over to the official at the end of the half to point to his right leg then limp over towards the Mavs tunnel, but not before kicking a chair on the Dallas bench – 11:06 PM
@townbrad
Mavs trailed by as much as 57-42, but closed the half with a 9-3 run to pull within 60-51. Hobbled Doncic is obviously the main concern at the moment. – 11:06 PM
@James_HamNBA
Kings take a 60-51 lead over the Mavs into the half. Barnes has 17 points to lead all scorers. Fox has 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Ellis has 11 points and 3 steals. Sabonis is closing in on a triple-double with 8 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. – 11:05 PM
@ESefko
Kings lead 60-51 at the half, with former Mav Harrison Barnes pouring in 17 points. Worth watching in the second half is how Luka Doncic moves. He took a hard fall and was grabbing his right leg for the final seconds of the half. He walked gingerly to the locker room. – 11:05 PM
@townbrad
Doncic stayed in through the end of the half, but clearly hobbled after taking that fall. Kept reaching to his right thigh/knee area. pic.twitter.com/l4v0pMw7jZ – 11:05 PM
@JandersonSacBee
Luka Doncic appears to be in a lot of pain after hurting his right knee at the end of the first half. – 11:04 PM
@SacramentoKings
dunkin’ domas is open for business 😤🍩 pic.twitter.com/DWIhEx8MRL – 10:57 PM
@James_HamNBA
Luka tries one from the logo and misses. Fox tries one from the arc and knocks it down. 49-35 Kings lead. – 10:54 PM
@ESefko
Mavericks have a lot in common with the 2022 team that reached the Western Conference finals. But they have a long way to go to get into that conversation, as we say in this edition of the Mavericks’ notebook:
mavs.com/mavkingbriefs/ – 10:51 PM
@James_HamNBA
Keegan Murray finally gets on the board with a corner 3-ball. 43-33 Kings lead at the midway point of the second. – 10:50 PM
@MattGeorgeSAC
Domantas Sabonis just went coast-to-coast.
Rebound, sprint, fake pass, dunk. – 10:46 PM
@James_HamNBA
Sabonis rips down a rebound and takes coast-to-coast for a hammer. Kings up 40-30. – 10:46 PM
@SacramentoKings
INJURY UPDATE vs. Dallas Mavericks 3/29
Malik Monk (Right Knee) – WILL NOT RETURN – 10:40 PM
@markhaynesnba
Kings guard Malik Monk will not return to tonight’s game, per team. – 10:40 PM
@anthonyVslater
The Kings have ruled Malik Monk out the rest of the night with a right knee issue. Luka Doncic landed hard on Monk after a first quarter drive. Grabbed his knee. Limped to the locker room. – 10:40 PM
@SeanCunningham
Kings lead the Mavericks 34-26 after 1, but Sacramento loses Malik Monk to a knee injury. Keon Ellis 11 points for Sacramento – 10:39 PM
@James_HamNBA
INJURY UPDATE vs. Dallas Mavericks 3/29
Malik Monk (Right Knee) – WILL NOT RETURN – 10:38 PM
@MattGeorgeSAC
Malik Monk is OUT for the rest of the game with a right knee injury. – 10:38 PM
@townbrad
Mavs knew Kings would hit them full force. That was a pretty good body blow: Kings 34, Dallas 26.
We’ll see how Mavericks respond. – 10:37 PM
@James_HamNBA
Kings lead 34-26 after 1Q. Better effort from Sacramento early in this one. Barnes and Ellis have 11 points each. Sabonis has 6 points, 4 assists and 2 rebounds. – 10:37 PM
@JandersonSacBee
1Q: Kings 34, Mavericks 26
Good first quarter for Sacramento. The Kings shot 53.6% and made 4 of 9 from 3-point range. Keon Ellis and Harrison Barnes have 11 points apiece. – 10:37 PM
@MattGeorgeSAC
Great first quarter for the Sacramento Kings. They lead the Mavericks 34-26 led by 11 points from both Keon Ellis & Harrison Barnes! – 10:36 PM
@townbrad
Doncic exited the game and walked through the tunnel. Didn’t appear to be limping. – 10:33 PM
@MattGeorgeSAC
Luka Doncic just subbed out and went straight back to the locker room. – 10:33 PM
@ESefko
Beautiful sequence for the Mavs as Luka Doncic gets caught in the air, passes the ball into the paint. Teammate gives it right back to Luka, who then lobs it to Lively for an easy dunk. Mavs need more of it, trailing 32-21. – 10:33 PM
@James_HamNBA
Keon Ellis cashes his third triple of the first quarter. He has 11 points on 4-for-5 shooting. Kings lead 32-21. – 10:32 PM
@SeanCunningham
Keon Ellis is up to 11 points on 4/5 shooting, 3/4 from the perimeter. – 10:32 PM
@SeanCunningham
Here’s a look at what happened to Malik Monk, clutched his right knee which Luka Doncic landed on. Monk is now in the Kings locker room. pic.twitter.com/DwAcjc9fZO – 10:32 PM
@SeanCunningham
Malik Monk fouled Luka Doncic, who fell on his leg after. Monk was down for a moment before limping his way to the Kings locker room. – 10:26 PM
@JandersonSacBee
Malik Monk is leaving the game and heading to the locker room after Luka Doncic fell on his right leg. – 10:25 PM
@MattGeorgeSAC
How does Malik Monk do this stuff!? pic.twitter.com/4MQ4Wr70ku – 10:25 PM
@James_HamNBA
Luka ran over Malik Monk. He’s up, but he’s limping straight to the locker room. – 10:25 PM
@townbrad
Scary moment: Glad Monk is OK — and Doncic clearly feels likewise. – 10:25 PM
@James_HamNBA
Monk with a circus shot. Kings up 27-14. Lively crowd at Golden 1 Center. – 10:24 PM
@James_HamNBA
Harrison Barnes came to play. 11 points on 5-for-6 shooting in the first 7 minutes. – 10:23 PM
@JandersonSacBee
With the Suns’ loss to the Thunder, the Kings have a chance to reclaim the No. 6 seed with a win over the Mavericks tonight. – 10:22 PM
@markhaynesnba
Harrison Barnes and Keon Ellis are leading the way in the first quarter, combining for 15 of the Kings’ 21 points. They are ahead of the Dallas Mavericks by 8 with 6:39 remaining. – 10:20 PM
@townbrad
Kings are shooting 69%. This is starting out like the second Utah game, when the Jazz followed a loss to Dallas by hanging 41 first-quarter points on the Mavericks. – 10:19 PM
@James_HamNBA
Keon Ellis with his second triple. 21-13 Kings lead. Barnes leads with 9 points. Ellis has 6 points. 6:39 remaining in the 1Q. – 10:18 PM
@SeanCunningham
The defensive effort from Keon Ellis continues to impress – 10:17 PM
@townbrad
Most points in a season in Mavericks history:
Mark Aguirre (1983-84) 2,330
Dirk Nowitzki (2005-2006) 2,151
Luka Doncic (this season) 2,139
Doncic (2022-23) 2,137
Nowitzki (2008-2009) 2,094 – 10:15 PM
@James_HamNBA
Harrison Barnes with a spin move to the hoop. Kings look like a different team….but it’s early. – 10:13 PM
@MattGeorgeSAC
Kings start this game like they’ve been fired out of a cannon! – 10:12 PM
@MFollowill
Vital data below for Mavs at Kings…Game 73 of the season. Harp and I with you for the broadcast at 9p on @wfaa. pic.twitter.com/1LU0Vxq0mT – 9:47 PM
@coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
SAC starters: Barnes, Murray, Sabonis, Ellis, Fox
9:10 tip @971TheFreak – 9:42 PM
@InStreetClothes
Random thought: I need this shirt but redone with a Kyrie left hand pic.twitter.com/4ej6LeCezK – 9:39 PM
@James_HamNBA
It’s Prize Picks time! I’m all in on demons tonight. Sabonis needs to shoot when open. Keon Ellis can make an impact in this game. PJ Washington is a Kings killer. Here is the link to join the fun, use the password KINGSBEAT: prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/KINGSBEAT Send me your picks! pic.twitter.com/hffXLiD1gn – 9:37 PM
@dallasmavs
Tonight’s starters ⤵️
@ModeloUSA // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/rFgtccjGx6 – 9:30 PM
@JandersonSacBee
Updated story with comments from Kings coach Mike Brown, who seemingly left the door open for Kevin Huerter to return if Sacramento makes a deep playoff run, although Brown admits he doesn’t know anything about the timeline for Huerter’s recovery ⬇️
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 9:15 PM
@ESefko
Mavs’ Jason Kidd on what to expects in rematch vs. Kings: “We know we’re in for a fight. Sacramento’s a very good team. We understand where we sit in the standings. We know we’re going to get their best game tonight. We got to absorb that energy and use that in a positive way.” – 8:52 PM
@James_HamNBA
From Mavs:
Luka Dončić (left achilles soreness) and Maxi Kleber (right knee soreness) will be AVAILABLE tonight against the Kings.
Josh Green (right ankle sprain) will be OUT. – 8:40 PM
@JandersonSacBee
Mavericks star Luka Doncic (Achilles) and Maxi Kleber (knee) have been cleared to play in tonight’s game against the Kings. – 8:38 PM
@markhaynesnba
Luka Dončić (left Achilles soreness) and Maxi Kleber (right knee soreness) will be available tonight against the Kings, per Mavs. – 8:35 PM
@townbrad
Doncic available, Kidd says, not that there was much question. Kleber also available. – 8:34 PM
@MavsPR
Luka Dončić (left achilles soreness) and Maxi Kleber (right knee soreness) will be AVAILABLE tonight against the Kings.
Josh Green (right ankle sprain) will be OUT. – 8:33 PM
@JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Mike Brown says Keon Ellis will continue to start with Kevin Huerter (shoulder) out for the season. – 8:29 PM
@James_HamNBA
“I know they’re getting closer, but I don’t know when either will play.” -Mike Brown on Trey Lyles and Sasha Vezenkov – 8:24 PM
@JandersonSacBee
Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov (ankle) has been ruled out for tonight’s game against the Mavericks. – 8:14 PM
@SacramentoKings
INJURY UPDATE vs. Dallas Mavericks 3/29
Sasha Vezenkov (Right Ankle Sprain) – OUT – 8:14 PM
@James_HamNBA
INJURY UPDATE vs. Dallas Mavericks 3/29
Sasha Vezenkov (Right Ankle Sprain) – OUT – 8:13 PM
@MattGeorgeSAC
A year ago today, the Sacramento Kings clinched their first playoff berth since 2006, snapping an NBA record 16-year drought. – 6:38 PM
@SacramentoKings
“Every game is like a final.”
Sasha Vezenkov on the urgency of this final stretch for the squad. pic.twitter.com/LE9ywNEw1U – 6:05 PM
@dallasmavs
Friday night hoops‼️
@MichelobULTRA // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/YP66gwq7el – 6:01 PM
@JandersonSacBee
Sources: Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter will undergo season-ending surgery. Here’s what that means for the Kings as they try to secure their spot in the playoffs ⬇️
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 5:48 PM
@basketballtalk
Kings make expected official, Kevin Huerter out for the season following shoulder surgery
nbcsports.com/nba/news/kings… – 5:28 PM
@dallasmavs
Come out to our Mavs Watch Party TONIGHT at The Brass Tap in Rockwall! Cheer us on as we battle the Kings!
MORE ➡️ mavs.com/WatchParties/
@ModeloUSA // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/nyidIhMmZI – 5:25 PM
@wojespn
ESPN story on Sacramento’s Kevin Huerter planning to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 5:12 PM
@ESefko
Luka Doncic still carrying the questionable tag for tonight’s game with Achilles soreness. But don’t think anybody would bet on him missing this game. Maxi Kleber’s knee also has him listed as questionable. – 5:08 PM
@James_HamNBA
League source confirms that Kings shooting guard Kevin Huerter will undergo season ending surgery on the labrum in his left shoulder. @wojespn first – 4:33 PM
@Balldontlie
Kevin Huerter will undergo season-ending left shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum, per @wojespn.
He is expected to make a full recovery for the start of the 2024-25 season. pic.twitter.com/rQsaqZBPn8 – 4:33 PM
@JandersonSacBee
League source confirms Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, as first reported by Adrian Wojnarowski. – 4:32 PM
@MFollowill
For Mavs at Kings tonight it’s on @wfaa at 9p CDT (w/ pregame 830).
Also avail in Texas on:
KXVA Abilene
KCIT Amarillo
KGBT Brownsville
KDBC El Paso
KLCW Lubbock
KWES Midland/Odessa
KIDY San Angelo
KXII Sherman
KSHV Texarkana
KYTX Tyler (subchannel 19.2)
KCEN Waco
KJBO Wichita… – 4:27 PM
@wojespn
Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter will undergo season-ending left shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. Huerter is expected to be fully recovered for the start of the 2024-2025 season. pic.twitter.com/coLqxvIHhR – 4:26 PM
@coopmavs
Mavs-Kings Round 2 tonight. You know Kings will bring the heat after how Mavs paddled them on Tuesday. Tremendous test. Tests that get more and more interesting with 10 games left. @KevinGraySports pre at 8:30. Tip w/@bdameris and me at 9:10 @971TheFreak – 3:22 PM
@SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox looks ahead to tonight’s rematch with the Mavericks, the possibility of winning the season series, the importance of the game given the Western Conference standings and the experience Keon Ellis is gaining from these playoff-like games. pic.twitter.com/KUARAiMGsX – 2:56 PM
@StephNoh
Best volume iso scorers this season:
——
1. Kawhi (1.19 points per possession)
2. Dejounte Murray ❗️(1.18 PPP)
3. SGA (1.12 PPP)
T-4. Harden | DeRozan (1.11 PPP)
6. Luka (1.10 PPP)
7. Embiid (1.09 PPP)
8. Tatum (1.06 PPP)
T-9. Paul George | Zion | Kyrie (1.05 PPP) – 2:54 PM
@JandersonSacBee
Kings vs. Mavericks: Malik Monk’s shooting slump, playoff race, scouting reports, injuries ⬇️
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 2:17 PM
@DeuceMason
This might be one of the most bizarre things I’ve seen in an NBA game and NO ONE noticed except someone on @NBAReddit.
Look at how long the clock stays at 8:15 in the Kings-Magic game. Multiple possessions happen before its noticed.
reddit.com/r/nba/comments… pic.twitter.com/PpEmEM8KqG – 2:07 PM
@dallasmavs
Game 2 in Sacramento.
🆚 @SacramentoKings
⌚ 9PM CT
📺 @wfaa & @UniMas
📻 97.1 FM and 99.1 FM pic.twitter.com/1elw1UcD1J – 2:00 PM
@SacramentoKings
🎟 4 Courtside Seats 👑 VIP Lounge Access 🏀 Autographed Basketball 🚘 Safe Transportation
🚨 Enter Now for Your Chance to Win Courtesy of the California Office of Traffic Safety! bit.ly/3VlqH5N pic.twitter.com/YucqLXt4jP – 2:00 PM
@jovanbuha
Ep. 8 of Buha’s Block w/ @MoDakhil_NBA:
— LA’s recent surge
— Should Rui have started earlier?
— Gabe Vincent’s return
— Better matchup: SAC or DAL?
— Best time to play Denver?
YT: youtu.be/7T4WHk-zekU?si…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7Bn2SM…
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buh… pic.twitter.com/RhIJ04Dr2p – 1:58 PM
@ESefko
Hard to remember the Jet as a King. But he’s immortalized in the Sacramento press room. pic.twitter.com/EyZ10K8CHD – 1:12 PM
@MikeACurtis2
Career update: I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve accepted a new role as the #Mavs beat writer for The Dallas Morning News!
It’s an honor to join the @dallasnews staff! I’m truly grateful for the opportunity & I look forward to this new challenge. I can’t wait to get started! 🏁 pic.twitter.com/6mDMwCR6ik – 1:00 PM
@SacramentoKings
starting the weekend off with some Kings basketball #KingsGameDay pic.twitter.com/K0k08nNveU – 1:00 PM
@townbrad
Mavs waiting in arena hallway for Kings to get off the court for shootaround. This is where a wise guy would insert that the Kings need the extra time. – 12:58 PM
@Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans were the only West team that played Thursday, which is partly why every other West team in spots 1-11 is in action Friday. Most relevant games to New Orleans (45-28):
LAC (45-27) at Orl, 6 p.m.
Phx (43-30) at OKC, 7 p.m.
Dal (43-29) at Sac (42-30), 9 p.m. – 12:41 PM
@MavsPR
Luka Dončić (28 pts, 11 rebs, 6 ast) recorded his 280th career 20-point, 5-rebound, 5-assist game in the 132-96 win at SAC (3/26/24), passing Wilt Chamberlain (279) for 20th place on the NBA’s all-time list for most 20-5-5 games.
It was his NBA-best 53rd 20-5-5 game of the year. pic.twitter.com/lqLZWzVYiX – 12:32 PM
@LawMurrayTheNU
Wednesday night in Philadelphia was the 6th road win this season for the Clippers after trailing by *more* than 10 points
Only teams with more comeback wins on the road under that criteria:
Grizzlies: 9 (shout out to Taylor Jenkins)
Nuggets, Thunder, Kings, Bulls: 7 – 12:11 PM
@MFollowill
In the midst of one of the best Mavs stretches since 2011 – looking at spans of 10+ games and only 1 loss it’s:
10-1 (11-16-19 to 12-7-19)
10-1 (12-31-21 to 1-19-22)
9-1 (currently, starting 3-7)
Chance for 10-1 in last 11 tonight, Mavs at Kings on @wfaa (9p, CDT (pregame 830)). – 11:57 AM
@sam_amick
This Luka-Kyrie-led team has the league’s second-best defensive rating during Dallas’ last 10 games (9 wins); 10th-best since the trade deadline.
Much more here, w/ coach Jason Kidd and Dereck Lively II explaining the stunning development, @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5376569/2024/0… – 11:18 AM
@sam_amick
The West is very wild right now, so I went deep on the 4-11 slots…
From the Clippers to Houston, with the spotlight on Dallas because, well, it turns out a Luka-Kyrie Mavs team can be really good on defense after all. What it all means, @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5376569/2024/0… – 11:11 AM
@SacramentoKings
Just like we execute the game plan on the court, execute your Go Safely Game Plan by choosing a sober way to go – ride share taxi or public transit.
@OTS_CA pic.twitter.com/G6F9qnG549 – 11:00 AM
@statmuse
Season leaders:
PPG — Luka
RPG — Sabonis
APG — Haliburton
SPG — Shai
BPG — Wemby
FGM — Luka
3PM — Steph
FTM — Shai pic.twitter.com/bVNYfbGuf8 – 10:44 AM
@DuaneRankin
Then there was one.
Grayson Allen last Suns player to have his school still in NCAA Tournament in the Blue Devils.
“They have a great chance, especially with how they’re playing now.”
No. 4 seed Duke vs. No. 1 seed Houston today Sweet 16 in Dallas. #Suns #GoDuke #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/XwtAsy5s1m – 9:49 AM
@BasketNews_com
Which NBA European are you choosing to lead the team for the next 10 seasons? 🤔
🇫🇷 Victor Wembanyama
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic
❓ OTHER pic.twitter.com/OphgmTP8Rl – 6:26 AM
@BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic caught Derrick Jones Jr. with the oldest trick in the book 😁
pic.twitter.com/el2Z6ThdxG – 3:22 AM