In a play-in tournament game against the Sacramento Kings, Klay Thompson scored 23 points for the Dallas Mavericks, leading them to a 120-106 victory. Thompson shot 8-of-11 from the field, including five 3-pointers, and contributed five rebounds, two assists, and a steal in 33 minutes of play.
Thompson's strong performance helped the Mavericks advance to face the Memphis Grizzlies in another elimination game. The winner of this upcoming matchup will secure the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. Thompson's impressive showing contrasted with his previous game where he went scoreless for the Golden State Warriors against the same Kings team, ending their season on a disappointing note.