22 points were scored by Zach LaVine, while 20 were added by DeMar DeRozan, as they both rested in the fourth quarter while the Sacramento Kings on Monday night defeated the Dallas Mavericks 122-98.
The Mavericks were hit with a major blow as the team star, Kyrie Irving, left the match in the first quarter after he sustained a left knee injury.
This win makes it the Sacramento Kings’ fourth consecutive victory despite not playing with Domantas Sabonis, the top NBA rebounder, who will be left out of games for at least a week because of a hamstring injury.
Jonas Valanciunas played his debut game since he was signed by his new team, the Kings, adding nine rebounds and 14 points.
In all of these, the Dallas Mavericks are currently battling with injuries, as Jaden Hardy was excused from the match in the third quarter with an ankle injury.
Kai Jones, who was recently signed on a two-way deal, helped the Mavericks record nine rebounds and a career-high 21 points.
Part of those things that contributed to the Kings’ success include their strong defense, making sure that Dallas went majoring on fast-break opportunities and tough shots. The strong display and balanced being were enough for the Mavericks to conquer.
