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Trail BlazersDallas Mavericks @ Sacramento Kings: Jan 6, 2026
Mavericks vs Kings final: the Dallas Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings 100-98 on January 6, 2026 at Golden 1 Center, Sacramento.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavericks | 25 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 100 |
| Kings | 35 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 98 |
Top Performers
Mavericks
- 20 PTS Cooper Flagg
- 16 REB Anthony Davis
- 6 AST Cooper Flagg
Kings
- 21 PTS DeMar DeRozan
- 9 REB Precious Achiuwa
- 9 AST Dennis Schröder
Mavericks vs Kings Box Score
Dallas Mavericks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford FC | 22 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Anthony Davis FC | 35 | 19 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7-23 | 0-1 | 5-7 | -6 |
| Cooper Flagg GF | 35 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8-15 | 2-5 | 2-2 | +11 |
| Naji Marshall F | 31 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7-10 | 1-2 | 0-2 | -3 |
| Max Christie G | 35 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-13 | 2-9 | 3-3 | -2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Brandon Williams G | 26 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7-13 | 1-2 | 3-5 | -6 |
| Caleb Martin F | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +1 |
| Klay Thompson G | 27 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-12 | 2-8 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Ryan Nembhard G | 11 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +5 |
Sacramento Kings
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precious Achiuwa F | 21 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4-7 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Russell Westbrook G | 31 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4-15 | 1-7 | 2-4 | +1 |
| Maxime Raynaud F | 34 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-7 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -6 |
| Zach LaVine GF | 37 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8-19 | 2-6 | 2-2 | +3 |
| DeMar DeRozan GF | 36 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8-18 | 3-6 | 2-2 | +2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Dylan Cardwell C | 10 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Dennis Schröder G | 25 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-10 | 0-3 | 3-7 | -9 |
| Nique Clifford G | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Doug McDermott F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Keon Ellis G | 23 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2-8 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +2 |
Mavericks vs Kings Recap
Dallas beat Sacramento 100-98 on a 2-point margin after outscoring the Kings in the third quarter. The Mavericks improved to 14-23 and the Kings fell to 8-29.
Sacramento led 58-46 at halftime by 12 points. Dallas scored 30 in the third quarter to take a 76-78 lead into the fourth, a 21-point swing. The Mavericks committed just 16 turnovers against Sacramento's 12, but both teams shot 39 field goals and forced the game into the final period separated by 2.
Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 20 points and 6 assists. DeMar DeRozan matched the Kings' attack with 21 points, while Dennis Schröder ran the offense with 9 assists. Sacramento dominated the glass with 23 team assists to Dallas' 19, yet the Mavericks' ball security in the second half proved decisive down the stretch.
The number to know: Sacramento made 9 three-pointers to Dallas' 8. The Kings could not build on their second-half deficit in the fourth quarter despite the outside shooting advantage.
Team Stats
| Mavericks | Stat | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| 39-96 | Field Goals | 39-92 |
| 40.6% | FG % | 42.4% |
| 8-27 | 3-Pointers | 9-31 |
| 29.6% | 3P % | 29.0% |
| 14-21 | Free Throws | 11-17 |
| 66.7% | FT % | 64.7% |
| 55 | Rebounds | 43 |
| 15 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 19 | Assists | 23 |
| 6 | Steals | 11 |
| 3 | Blocks | 6 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 12 | Fouls | 20 |
| 2 | Biggest Lead | 12 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mavericks | 44.8% | 13.2% | 30.0% | 0.146 |
 Kings | 47.3% | 10.8% | 16.7% | 0.120 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Mavericks vs Kings Game Info
- Date & time
- Tuesday, January 6, 202611:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Mavericks WFAA / KFAA · Kings NBC Sports California
- Arena
- Golden 1 CenterSacramento
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Mavericks vs Kings Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Mavericks last 5
- W vs Rockets 110-104 Jan 3, 2026
- L vs 76ers 108-123 Jan 1, 2026
- L @ Trail Blazers 122-125 Dec 29, 2025
- L @ Kings 107-113 Dec 27, 2025
- L @ Warriors 116-126 Dec 25, 2025
Kings last 5
- L vs Bucks 98-115 Jan 4, 2026
- L @ Suns 102-129 Jan 2, 2026
- L vs Celtics 106-120 Jan 1, 2026
- L @ Clippers 90-131 Dec 30, 2025
- L @ Lakers 101-125 Dec 28, 2025
Previous meetings
- Feb 26, 2026 Kings @ Mavericks 130-121
- Dec 27, 2025 Mavericks @ Kings 107-113
More NBA Games on Jan 6, 2026
- Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1120
Indiana Pacers2-2116Top: Garland 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2112
Washington Wizards2-2120Top: McCollum 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-0111
New Orleans Pelicans0-3103Top: III 42 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2105
Memphis Grizzlies4-0106Top: Wembanyama 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-494
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1122Top: Edwards 26 PTSBox score ›
That covers Mavericks vs Kings: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Mavericks host the Thunder Oct 28; Kings visit the Spurs Oct 27.
Mavericks vs Kings FAQs
Who won Mavericks vs Kings on Jan 6, 2026?
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings 100-98 on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with 20 points.
What are the Mavericks and Kings records?
After this game the Mavericks were 14-23 and the Kings were 8-29 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Mavericks vs Kings?
Cooper Flagg scored 20 for the Mavericks. DeMar DeRozan scored 21 for the Kings.
Who leads the Mavericks vs Kings season series?
The Kings lead the regular-season series 2-0 this season.
Who won the last Mavericks vs Kings game?
The Kings beat the Mavericks 130-121 on Feb 26, 2026 on the road.
Where was Mavericks vs Kings played?
At Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, the home arena of the Sacramento Kings.
What was the score by quarter in Mavericks vs Kings?
Mavericks-Kings: Q1 25-35, Q2 21-23, Q3 30-20, Q4 24-20.
What is next for the Mavericks and Kings?
Mavericks host the Thunder on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 PM ET; Kings visit the Spurs on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET.