The Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks game will be played on Monday, December 30th, 2024, at 10:00 PM ET, at Golden 1 Center. The Kings are ranked 12th in the Western Conference with a 13-19 record and are currently on a six-game losing streak. During this stretch, they’ve lost three times to the Los Angeles Lakers, including a 122-132 defeat in their most recent matchup.
The Mavericks, sitting fourth in the West with a 20-12 record, have been performing well this season. However, they’ve lost two of their last three games, including a 122-126 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in their most recent game. The Mavericks lead the Kings 103-80 in regular-season games.
Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks: Prediction
The Kings are putting up 115 points per game this season, which ranks them ninth in the NBA. However, their defense has been a challenge, allowing 114.2 points per game, placing them 20th in the league. They’re grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game, ranked 17th, but they’re also allowing 42.8 rebounds, ranking seventh. When it comes to three-point shooting, the Kings make 11.9 threes per game, but their 34% shooting from beyond the arc puts them near the bottom of the league.
The Mavericks, on the other hand, are performing better both offensively and defensively. They average 117.7 points per game, which ranks fifth in the league, and they give up 111.5 points per game, placing them 13th. The Mavericks are also strong in rebounding, grabbing 45.1 per game (7th) while conceding 43.9 (14th). From beyond the arc, they make 13.5 three-pointers per game and shoot 37.6%, ranking 15th and 6th in the NBA, respectively.
Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Sacramento Kings
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- PG De’Aaron Fox
- SG Malik Monk
- SF DeMar DeRozan
- PF Keegan Murray
- C Domantas Sabonis
Dallas Mavericks
- PG Spencer Dinwiddie
- SG Kyrie Irving
- SF Klay Thompson
- PF Maxi Kleber
- C Daniel Gafford
Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks: Injuries Update
Devin Carter of the Kings will be out due to a shoulder injury. The Mavericks have a few players unavailable as well. Luka Doncic is out with a calf injury, and Dante Exum is sidelined with a wrist issue. Dereck Lively is questionable with a hip injury.
On top of that, Naji Marshall is serving a four-game suspension without pay following an on-court altercation in the Mavericks’ win over the Suns (98-89). PJ Washington, who was also suspended for one game for the same reason, already served his suspension in the game against the Trail Blazers, so he is expected to be available for this game.
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