The Dallas Mavericks visit the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, January 6, at Golden 1 Center, tipping off at 10:00 p.m. ET. Dallas holds a 13-23 record, while Sacramento struggles at 8-28.
The Mavericks enter the matchup on a one-game winning streak after a 110-104 victory over Houston, while the Kings have dropped five straight, most recently falling 98-115 to Milwaukee. Sacramento won their first meeting of the season 113-107 on December 27, 2025.
Dallas faces significant injury concerns, with Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II sidelined due to knee and foot surgeries, respectively. Dante Exum is out following right knee surgery, while P.J. Washington, Moussa Cisse, and Miles Kelly are listed as doubtful.
Sacramento will be without Domantas Sabonis (left knee partial meniscus tear) and Keegan Murray (left ankle sprain). Daeqwon Plowden is inactive with a G League two-way assignment, while Dylan Cardwell is available.
The Mavericks rely on Cooper Flagg, who averages 18.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, while Anthony Davis adds 20.4 points and 10.8 rebounds. Max Christie contributes 12.3 points, and Naji Marshall averages 13.2 points with 4.6 rebounds.
Sacramento’s offense centers on Zach LaVine, posting 20.2 points per game, and DeMar DeRozan, adding 18.3 points and 3.8 assists. Sabonis has 12.3 rebounds per game when available, and Russell Westbrook provides 14.6 points and 6.9 assists.
