Kings vs Mavericks: Time, TV, Preview & Live Score (Apr 2)

Updated Oct 11, 2026, 4:02 AM ET

Regular Season

Sacramento KingsKings

0-3 · Away

8:00 PM ET

Scheduled

Friday, April 2, 2027

Dallas MavericksMavericks

1-2 · Home

Kings vs Mavericks tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Friday, April 2, 2027 at American Airlines Center, Dallas. TV: NBC Sports California (Kings), WFAA / KFAA (Mavericks).

How to Watch Kings vs Mavericks: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time: Friday, April 2, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT

Watch on: Local TV onlyLocal: Kings NBC Sports California · Mavericks WFAA / KFAA

Stream: NBA League PassKings: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on · Mavericks: MavsTV

Arena: American Airlines CenterDallas

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

Player	Team	Pos	Status	Injury	Since
Caleb Martin	Mavericks	F	Out	Thumb	Oct 20, 2026
Cooper Flagg	Mavericks	G-F	Day-To-Day	Shoulder	Oct 23, 2026
Naji Marshall	Mavericks	F	Out	Illness	Oct 25, 2026
Tarik Biberović	Mavericks	F	Out	Heel	Oct 20, 2026
Ben Simmons	Kings	G-F	Out For Season	Achilles	Oct 18, 2026
Dylan Cardwell	Kings	C	Out	Calf	Oct 15, 2026
Keegan Murray	Kings	F	Day-To-Day	Ankle	Oct 24, 2026
Maxime Raynaud	Kings	F	Out	Knee	Oct 15, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Kings

Zach LaVineG-F · 3 GP29.0PTS3.7REB3.3AST
Darius AcuffG · 3 GP22.3PTS2.7REB4.7AST
Domantas SabonisF-C · 3 GP18.7PTS17.3REB7.0AST

Mavericks

Cooper FlaggG-F · 2 GP23.0PTS5.0REB4.0AST
Kyrie IrvingG · 2 GP19.5PTS2.5REB2.5AST
P.J. Washington Jr.F · 3 GP14.0PTS7.0REB1.3AST

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Kings vs Mavericks Preview

The Kings are 0-3 this season, while the Mavericks are 1-2 this season.

The Kings won last season's series 2-1. The Mavericks rank 5th in blocks, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Zach LaVine (29.0 points per game) and Cooper Flagg (23.0 points per game).

Kings vs Mavericks Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season

2025-26 season seriesKings 2-1

Previous meetings

Kings vs Mavericks Season Stats 2026-27

Kings 3 GPMavericks 3 GP

109.3#25

Points per game

112.3#18

124.0#25

Opponent points

118.3#21

45.2%#17

Field goal %

51.0%#3

28.6%#27

Three-point %

36.4%#10

72.5%#24

Free throw %

71.9%#27

42.7#19

Rebounds

40.7#24

21.0#30

Assists

25.3#14

7.7#22

Steals

10.0#10

2.3#30

Blocks

7.0#5

15.0#13

Turnovers

17.7#23

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#	Team	W-L	GB
9	Clippers	1-2	2.0
10	Spurs	1-2	2.0
11	Mavericks	1-2	2.0
12	Jazz	1-2	2.0
13	Pelicans	0-3	3.0
14	Warriors	0-3	3.0
15	Kings	0-3	3.0

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This Kings vs Mavericks page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Kings host the Warriors Apr 4; Mavericks host the Timberwolves Apr 4.

Kings vs Mavericks FAQs

What time does Kings vs Mavericks start?

The Sacramento Kings play the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, April 2, 2027 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Kings vs Mavericks on?

Local TV: NBC Sports California (Kings), WFAA / KFAA (Mavericks). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Kings and Mavericks records?

Going into this game the Kings were 0-3 and the Mavericks were 1-2 this season.

Who is injured for Kings vs Mavericks?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26: Caleb Martin (Mavericks, out, thumb); Cooper Flagg (Mavericks, day-to-day, shoulder); Dereck Lively II (Mavericks, out, foot); Naji Marshall (Mavericks, out, illness); Santi Aldama (Mavericks, out, knee); Tarik Biberović (Mavericks, out, heel).

How did Kings vs Mavericks go last season?

The Kings won the regular-season series 2-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Kings vs Mavericks game?

The Kings beat the Mavericks 130-121 on Feb 26, 2026 on the road.

Where is Kings vs Mavericks being played?

At American Airlines Center in Dallas, the home arena of the Dallas Mavericks.

Is Kings vs Mavericks on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Kings and Mavericks markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (MavsTV for Mavericks fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.