The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Sacramento Kings 100-98 on Tuesday night, ending a seven-game road losing streak. Brandon Williams scored a key 3-pointer with under 34 seconds left to give the Mavericks the lead and the win, according to AP News.
The Kings led 58-46 at halftime but struggled with fouls, as "The Kings were called for 20 fouls compared to just 12 for Dallas," giving the Mavericks crucial free-throw opportunities. Dallas also dominated the boards, with "Dominating the glass led to 18 second-chance points for the Mavs compared to just two for the Kings," helping secure their comeback win despite early turnovers, as reported by Mavs Moneyball.
Standout performances included Cooper Flagg’s 20 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, while Anthony Davis added 19 points and 16 rebounds for Dallas. Sacramento’s DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine contributed 21 and 20 points respectively, but missed key 3-pointers late, leaving the Kings on a six-game losing streak as they prepare to face Golden State, while Dallas heads into a matchup with Utah.
