Mavericks Eliminate Kings in Play-In Game 120-106

The Dallas Mavericks eliminated the Sacramento Kings from the NBA Western Conference play-in tournament with a decisive 120-106 victory. Anthony Davis led the Mavericks with 27 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks, while contributions from Klay Thompson, P.J. Washington, and Brandon Williams bolstered the team's performance. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd praised the team's resilience and collective effort, noting the group's commitment regardless of lineup changes. Klay Thompson, who struggled in last year's play-in against Sacramento, redeemed himself with 23 points and strong shooting. The Mavericks now advance to face the Memphis Grizzlies for a chance to secure the No. 8 seed and meet the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs. DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine led the Kings in scoring, but their efforts were not enough to keep Sacramento's postseason hopes alive.