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Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks go for a loose ball in the first half at Golden 1 Center on March 26, 2024 in Sacramento, California. | Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
The moment was huge — and the Mavs proved they were equal to it.
For most of the 2023-24 season, getting to 15 made 3-pointers was the best bell-weather predictor for if the Dallas Mavericks were going to win the game that night. Out-shooting their opponent on a nightly basis was the ticket to winning games — sometimes the only ticket to winning games — and Dallas felt li ..read more
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1d ago
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The Mavericks made a statement in Sacramento
What a game – in a matchup with such clear stakes for the postseason, Dallas left no room for doubt, defeating Sacramento 132-96 to pull a full game ahead in the Western Conference standings and lift themselves out of the play-in.
It was a fun and physical game through halftime but then, despite being on the second night of a back-to-back, Dallas came out of the gates in the third and outscored the Kings by 15. They never looked back. Luka even got some rest for his sore Achilles.
5: Dallas’ second chance points
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A statement has been made.
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Sacramento Kings by a score of 132-96. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists, while Kyrie Irving chipped in 24 points of his own. De’Aaron Fox was the high-point man for the Kings with 18. In what was likely the most important game of the season thus far, the Mavericks turned in a masterful performance. They played hard on both ends and asserted themselves against a very good Kings team. It was the best game they’ve turned in all year.
Sacramento got out to a fast s ..read more
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1d ago
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It’s really, really important that Dallas get this win
The Dallas Mavericks (42-29) continue their road trip with a game in northern California against the Sacramento Kings. The game starts at 9:00 pm CST and will be broadcast on TNT. Now head back to the first sentence. Do you see how the records are the same? The Kings, at the moment at least, have the inside track on the Mavericks with the tiebreaker, since they’ve won the first two contests. This is the first of two straight games for Dallas in Sacramento (with a Wednesday-Thursday break), so the importanc ..read more
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2d ago
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The Mavericks are healthy and finding a new gear with the playoffs on the horizon.
The Dallas Mavericks are rediscovering a rhythm. Sunday’s thrilling win over the Denver Nuggets was the sort of late season signature win team’s need heading into the playoffs. And yet, the Mavericks are still fighting for a secured spot in the postseason. This week could solidify that, with two games on the road against the Sacramento Kings, who have already beat the Mavericks twice this season and are locked alongside them in the standings.
The schedule around that is rather ..read more
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2d ago
Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball as Kevin Huerter #9 of the Sacramento Kings defends in the second half at American Airlines Center on January 27, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. | Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images
The battle to stay out of the Western Conference play-in round gets serious against the Kings.
The Dallas Mavericks (42-29) continue their pivotal five-game Western Conference road swing Tuesday with the first of two straight games against the Sacramento Kings (42-29) at the Golden 1 Center. This first one on Tuesday might as well be the biggest game of the year, as t ..read more
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2d ago
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Dallas starts crucial road trip with a solid victory
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz Monday night by a score of 115-105. Luka Doncic led Dallas with a triple-double, totaling 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists. Lauri Markkanen paced Utah with 34 points of his own. Every game is so massive right now with the standings being what they are, and the Mavericks needed to take care of a struggling Jazz team tonight. It wasn’t always pretty, but they got the job done.
Dallas started the game somewhat sluggishly and generally looked like a team coming ..read more
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2d ago
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The beginning of the end of the regular season starts now
The Dallas Mavericks (41-29) head West to start a road trip where they’ll face off against the Utah Jazz (29-42) Monday night. Dallas had a three-day break following their win against Utah on Thursday night, so hopefully the team is rested and ready to begin their final push in the regular season. The Jazz lost to the Rockets on Saturday night. Let’s get to the key things:
WHO: Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz
WHAT: Getting a fourth straight win
WHERE: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
WHEN: 8:0 ..read more
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3d ago
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The Mavericks have a great opportunity for win number four in a row
Dallas is taking a three-game winning streak into Utah for the first game of a back-to-back. They are locked in a battle for the final non-play-in spot and must win these easier games to ensure they don’t finish seventh or lower. Tonight is crucial, as they play in Sacramento tomorrow night.
Game Details
Fixture: Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz | NBA 2023-2024
Date and Time: Monday, March 25th, 2024; 8:00 PM CST
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX.
Outcome Odds
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3d ago
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) looks to pass as Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) defends during the second half at American Airlines Center. | Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Every win down the stretch will be crucial for the Mavs.
With just 12 games remaining on the regular season schedule, the Dallas Mavericks (41-29) embark on a five-game western road swing that will go a long way toward deciding the team’s ultimate playoff position. It starts with a crucial back-to-back set — the front end of which will be played Monday at Utah’s Delta Center against the Jazz (29-42).
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