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Dallas plays Sacramento, aims to stop road skid

Dallas Mavericks aim to break a four-game road losing streak as they face struggling Sacramento Kings, who hold the worst Western Conference record at 7-23.

  • On Saturday in Sacramento at 5 p.m. EST, the Dallas Mavericks visit the Sacramento Kings aiming to end a four-game road losing streak, The Associated Press reports.
  • Both teams enter the game with roster questions as Sacramento Kings list Drew Eubanks, Zach LaVine, Devin Carter, and Domantas Sabonis day-to-day or out, while Dallas Mavericks have Dereck Lively II, Dante Exum, and Kyrie Irving out.
  • Dallas brings a high-octane offense, averaging 119.3 points and shooting 50.9%, with 17.9 fast-break points led by Cooper Flagg, while Sacramento scores 112.0 points shooting 45.8%.
  • The Mavericks' 6-14 versus Western opponents means they face conference pressure, while the Kings' 5-19 Western record signals ongoing struggles in the standings.
  • High-Scoring trends suggest DeMar DeRozan, averaging 37.0 points over the last 10 games, faces opponents averaging 120.8 points per game, according to AP data.
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Dallas plays Sacramento, aims to stop road skid

Dallas enters a matchup with Sacramento after losing four straight road games. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season.

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Las Vegas Sun broke the news in Las Vegas, United States on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
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