The run of victories extended to four after the Kings took care of the shorthanded Mavericks, whose season took another disastrous turn when Kyrie Irving’s left leg landed awkwardly on a drive to the basket late in the first quarter.

Zach LaVine scored 22 points and DeMar DeRozan added 20, each sitting out the fourth quarter, as the Sacramento Kings beat Dallas 122-98.

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Both teams are battling for NBA playoff positioning with the Kings entering this matchup in ninth place in the West and the Mavs in 10th. Before entering any Mavericks vs. Kings p

The Dallas Mavericks concluded the three-game homestand against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. The game was the first of several meaningful games coming up, and Klay Thompson described it as a must-win game.

On Monday night, the Dallas Mavericks will host the Sacramento Kings in Texas. Before the game, the Mavs waived Kylor Kelley. The former Oregon State star had been averaging 3.0 points and 2.6 rebounds per contest while shooting 76.

Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis received an injury update before Monday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks.

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The majority shareholder who owns the team with his mother-in-law, Miriam Adelson, could transition to the role next year.

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