The Sacramento Kings (40-42) will face the Dallas Mavericks (39-43) in a play-in game for the chance to advance to the eighth seed in the Western Conference Playoffs. The Kings hold a 26-26 record against Western Conference opponents and are shooting 47.8% from the field this season, slightly higher than the 46.9% allowed by the Mavericks. Domantas Sabonis leads the Kings with averages of 19.1 points, 13.9 rebounds, and six assists per game.
The Mavericks, with a 23-29 record against Western Conference teams, are shooting 36.4% from 3-point range and averaging 114.2 points per game. Spencer Dinwiddie is a key contributor for the Mavericks, averaging 11.0 points per game. In their last 10 games, the Kings have a 5-5 record, while the Mavericks have gone 4-6. Both teams are dealing with various injuries, with players like Klay Thompson and Anthony Davis listed as day-to-day. The winner of this play-in game will move forward in the tournament to compete for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.