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The Mavericks have won 3 games in a row and 5 of their last 6. They have not lost since acquiring G Kyrie Irving. The Kings had a 6-game winning streak but have ...

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The Mavs and Kings run it back - with one huge difference.

Even though the ball will be in the hands of Luka Doncic for most possessions in this one, look for Irving to continue to be a playmaker and crush this prop. Jason Kidd has shown a renewed desire for JaVale McGee to join the rotation and his size will help deter Sabonis. The combination of the Mavericks' first-quarter domination in last night’s game along with enough late-game moxie allowed Dallas to post yet another impressive road win since the Kyrie Irving trade.

Terrence Ross, who has been available via trade for a year, is working on a buyout with the Magic, and is expected to sign with the Mavericks.

[Jabari Smith](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/66333/jabari-smith) Jr. Barring a major change in thinking, his return to the Rockets only exists on paper. [Jalen Green](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/60023/jalen-green) had 11 points, including a game-tying layup with 0.7 seconds left. [Tyler Herro](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/51044/tyler-herro) had 31 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for the Heat, who won despite scoring only 39 second-half points. “We are going to have the most cap space this summer of any team in the NBA, I believe. “I said in the huddle, `Stay home, stay home, stay home.’ And we didn’t stay home, and it was an avalanche after that. “And we decided that we’re really, really valuing that flexibility. But Miami called time, Vincent threw the lob and Butler ended up on his back – after the game-winner. Within that context, we think that we improved the team.” [Eric Gordon](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29379/eric-gordon) to the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team move that landed the Rockets [Danny Green](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29516/danny-green), and picking up [Justin Holiday](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29908/justin-holiday) and [Frank Kaminsky](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30165/frank-kaminsky) in another. MIAMI — The play was drawn up by assistant coach Chris Quinn during a Miami Heat scrimmage at the NBA restart bubble in 2020. “It took us about three years to get back to it,” Spoelstra said.

Kyrie Irving had 25 points and 10 assists as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings 122-114 on Friday night for their third straight win.

"We gave up 45 points in the first quarter and that’s hard to recover from." … G Malik Monk exited in the final minute of the third quarter after taking a hard fall. The Kings cut the deficit to six points with 20 seconds remaining. 114 points should be enough to win an NBA game." In his Dallas debut, he scored 24 points Wednesday night in a road win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Really unselfish style of the game.

Luka Doncic will make his debut alongside Kyrie Irving on Saturday in the Mavericks' game against the Kings.

[officially acquired by Dallas](https://www.nba.com/news/nets-kyrie-irving-trade-dallas-mavericks) on Monday in a stunning trade that sent Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, an unprotected 2029 first-round pick and two second-rounders to the Nets. Asked if he still believes Dallas has a chance out West with Irving in the fold, though, Doncic made clear he remains confident despite Phoenix pushing all its chips in for a title. He dropped 25 points and 10 assists in another impressive victory at Sacramento on Friday, Dallas’ third straight win overall.

Wojnarowski added that a number of clubs pursued the 32-year-old ahead of Thursday's trade deadline and that he's now expected to garner significant interest if ...

SACRAMENTO — Luka Doncic is on track to play his first Mavericks game with Kyrie Irving on Saturday night. The Mavericks list Doncic as probable to play...

[the contusion was “still painful”](https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2023/02/04/luka-doncic-heel-injury-doing-better-but-out-at-least-one-more-game-for-mavericks/) since he struck his heel on the court during a hard fall Feb. But he played a pick-up scrimmage Thursday night and the Mavericks timed his hopeful return to Saturday, the second night of this back to back against the Kings. It’s a good time for Mavs basketball.”

The Orlando Magic and guard Terrence Ross are finalizing a contract buyout, allowing him to become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. Ross has played seven ...

That is where Ross has remained ever since and given the focus Orlando has had on younger players in recent years it speaks well of Ross as a locker-room presence that they decided to keep him around all these years as one of the few players on their team past his mid-20s. With the departure of Dorian Finney-Smith, it is clear the Mavericks are more focused on their wing depth than bringing in a third veteran guard such as Reggie Jackson. A trade in 2017 shipped Ross and a first-round pick to Toronto in exchange for Serge Ibaka.

Sacramento is no stranger to hosting great NBA beginnings.

Ross, who has been the subject of trade rumors for a number of years now, went unmoved at the deadline in large part because most teams assumed he would be ...

He's a 36.2 percent 3-point shooter for his career and has hit 39.5 percent of his catch-and-shoot opportunities this season. That shot-making ability off the bench will always be in demand, which is why teams were lining up to sign him before he officially became a free agent. While Irving is obviously a significant talent upgrade, the move did weaken their wing depth, which is where Ross comes in. Still, he was shooting a strong 38.1 percent from 3-point land, a mark that is much more in line with his career numbers after a disappointing 2022. Ross, who has been the subject of trade rumors for a number of years now, went unmoved at the deadline in large part because most teams assumed he would be bought out and had little interest in giving up anything to get him. However, once they leaned into the rebuild over the past few seasons, Ross' opportunities diminished in favor of younger players.

For the second night in a row, the Mavs and Kings meet in Sacramento! It's time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Kings prediction and pick.

If the Kings continue to do their thing then they will be in a spot to cover this spread. I expect the Kings to put up more of a fight early on in this game compared to last night. They have been the NBA’s biggest shocker this year and that is a good thing. That trio has the ability to be one of the best in the game. If that is the case, we will see Kyrie and Doncic together for the first time and that will be terrifying for opposing defenses. Kyrie Irving and his brand-new squad held on for the win and they should see Luka Doncic return to the floor tonight.

The Dallas Mavericks are staying on the road Saturday to face off against the Sacramento Kings at 10 p.m. ET Feb. 11 at Golden 1 Center. The neutral point ...

- Mar 03, 2016 - Sacramento 104 vs. - Mar 27, 2016 - Sacramento 133 vs. - Dec 07, 2016 - Sacramento 120 vs. - Dec 18, 2016 - Dallas 99 vs. - Apr 26, 2021 - Sacramento 113 vs. - Dec 29, 2021 - Sacramento 95 vs. The Dallas Mavericks are staying on the road Saturday to face off against the Sacramento Kings at 10 p.m. - Dec 31, 2021 - Dallas 112 vs. [NBA picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/picks/#ttag=SL19_lk_cbssports_nba_htw) for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. Regional restrictions may apply.) We'll see if they can patch up the holes in their defense before their upcoming matchup. Allowing an average of 116.93 points per game, Sacramento hasn't exactly asserted themselves on the defensive end.

SACRAMENTO — Jason Kidd has announced that Luka Doncic will play his first Mavericks game with Kyrie Irving on Saturday night. The Mavericks initially had.

[the contusion was “still painful”](https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2023/02/04/luka-doncic-heel-injury-doing-better-but-out-at-least-one-more-game-for-mavericks/) since he struck his heel on the court during a hard fall Feb. But he played a pick-up scrimmage Thursday night and the Mavericks timed his hopeful return to Saturday, the second night of this back to back against the Kings. It’s a good time for Mavs basketball.”

The Mavericks have won 3 games in a row and 5 of their last 6. They have not lost since acquiring G Kyrie Irving. The Kings had a 6-game winning streak but have ...

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De'Aaron Fox scored 36 points, including six free throws in the final 18.4 seconds of overtime, leading the Sacramento Kings to a 133-128 victory over the ...

left the game with right hamstring tightness in the first half and did not return. “Amazing, only our first game together, but I think it’s so fun to play with this guy,” Doncic said of playing with Irving. Mavericks: Doncic returned to the lineup after missing time with a heel injury. ... It’s a lot, but I feel like I was blessed with the tools to be able to do that.” “I thought it was good,” Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said. ... We had a lot of great individual performances.”

De'Aaron Fox anota 36 puntos, incluidos seis tiros libres en los últimos 18,4 segundos de la prórroga, y lidera a los Kings de Sacramento en una victoria ...

Kyrie Irving anotó 28 puntos y Luka Doncic sumó 25 puntos y nueve rebotes en el primer juego de los dos astros como compañeros en los Mavericks, tras el regreso de Doncic de una lesión en el talón. Irving fue adquirido el lunes por Dallas desde Brooklyn antes de que terminara el plazo de fichajes. Fox encestó 12 de 23 tiros de campo y anotó sus 26 puntos entre el último cuarto y la prórroga.

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to sign Terrence Ross following his buyout from the Orlando Magic, and fans can get the latest here.

Are the Dallas Mavericks done making moves? Credit to the Mavericks for making a move, and they earn a B-plus for finding someone that can add to their rotation. The Mavs need a wing replacement after trading Dorian Finney-Smith to Brooklyn to get Kyrie Irving, and Ross fills that void. The 6’6 wing gives them another scorer and shot-maker in the second unit, even if his defense is not elite. What does Ross bring to the new-look The 6’6 wing has played the last six and a half seasons with the Orlando Magic where he has been a key piece off their bench.

De'Aaron Fox is clutch, once again, scoring 14 in OT for Sacramento.

He's well aware of this fact, and he acknowledged a play down the stretch of the game against the Kings where he settled for a step-back three when he should have passed to Irving. "It's a learning process, but I think that could be really lethal for us," Doncic said of playing with Irving in crunch time. Despite the final outcome, the performance in Sacramento is one that Dallas can build on. No one expected a polished product after one game, but the flashes of potential were there. [Doncic said](https://www.mavs.com/mavs-lose-in-ot/) of what it was like to play alongside Irving for the first time. The early returns are promising, and Doncic and Irving will only continue to grow as a duo as they gain more on-court experience together. I think it's going to be really fun. I think it's so fun to play with this guy. The third-place Kings improve to 32-24, and lead the Mavs (31-27) by two games. They also combined for 12 assists between them (seven for Irving and five for Doncic). Fox has been one of the league's top players in the clutch this season, and that skill set was once again on full display. Unfortunately for Dallas, the duo's debut wasn't enough to prevent the beam from being lit in Sac Town.

De'Aron Fox led all scorers with 36 points. Terence Davis chipped in 22 off the bench. Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 28 points. Luka Doncic added 27 and ...

The Mavericks hit 11 threes in the first half compared to just three for the Kings. That seems like the type of line you get in the playoffs, not a routine night shortly before the All-Star break. I hammer at this a lot, but the Mavericks get outscored on points in the paint almost every game. Part of it is also the Mavericks injuries and depth taking a hit. The Kings didn’t turn the ball over once in the first half. On the second night of a back-to-back. The loss drops the Mavericks to 31-27. They can hit threes just fine, but they also need to add some high percentage shots at the rim to their shot diet. The win bring the Kings’ record to 32-24. They got a little sloppy in the second half (seven turnovers), but it didn’t matter. Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 28 points. Usually the Mavericks are the ones taking care of the ball.