Overview
- Dallas enters at 12-20 against the West-worst Kings at 7-23 in Sacramento in a nationally televised matchup.
- Anthony Davis is expected to sit with right groin/adductor soreness after exiting the Christmas game, and the Mavericks are 4-12 without him this season.
- Sacramento remains short-handed with Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine out, Keegan Murray anticipated to miss the game, Drew Eubanks ruled out, and Devin Carter a game-time decision.
- Rookie Cooper Flagg has become Dallas’ primary scorer, posting 33 and 27 points in his last two outings and leading the Mavericks with 27 against Golden State.
- The Mavericks are seeking to end a five-game road skid amid recent regression, including a league-low 9.1 threes per game and a 116.5 defensive rating over their last 10.