DeMar DeRozan's Game-Winner Lifts Kings Over Mavericks in OT

Sacramento edges injury-depleted Dallas 129-128 as fan protests over Luka Doncic trade escalate.

DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 42 points, including the decisive shot in the final seconds of overtime, to secure a 129-128 win for the Sacramento Kings over the Dallas Mavericks.
The Mavericks, playing without injured stars Anthony Davis and others, lost despite leading by 12 points early in the fourth quarter.
Fan unrest over the recent trade of Luka Doncic to the Lakers led to multiple ejections at the game, with signs and chants targeting Mavericks GM Nico Harrison and team ownership.
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban engaged in a heated verbal exchange with fans during the game, further highlighting tensions surrounding the controversial trade.
Sacramento's win marked their continued improvement under interim coach Doug Christie, with Domantas Sabonis recording a double-double and the Kings dominating second-chance points.