Dallas Mavericks @ Sacramento Kings: Dec 23, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Dallas MavericksMavericks
2-2 · Away
10:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Sacramento KingsKings
0-3 · Home

Mavericks vs Kings tips off at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at Golden 1 Center, Sacramento. TV: WFAA / KFAA (Mavericks), NBC Sports California (Kings).

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

Date & time
Wednesday, December 23, 202610:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Mavericks WFAA / KFAA · Kings NBC Sports California
Stream
NBA League PassMavericks: MavsTV · Kings: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on
Arena
Golden 1 CenterSacramento

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

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Caleb MartinMavericksFOutThumbOct 20, 2026
Cooper FlaggMavericksG-FDay-To-DayShoulderOct 23, 2026
Naji MarshallMavericksFOutIllnessOct 25, 2026
Tarik BiberovićMavericksFOutHeelOct 20, 2026
Ben SimmonsKingsG-FOut For SeasonAchillesOct 18, 2026
Dylan CardwellKingsCOutCalfOct 15, 2026
Keegan MurrayKingsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 24, 2026
Maxime RaynaudKingsFOutKneeOct 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

Mavericks

Kings

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Mavericks vs Kings Preview

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

The Kings won last season's series 2-1. The Mavericks rank 2nd in blocks, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Cooper Flagg (25.0 points per game) and Zach LaVine (29.0 points per game).

Mavericks vs Kings Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesKings 2-1

Previous meetings

Mavericks vs Kings Season Stats 2026-27

Mavericks 4 GPKings 3 GP
112.5#19
Points per game
109.3#26
116.0#18
Opponent points
124.0#28
49.6%#3
Field goal %
45.2%#20
34.7%#12
Three-point %
28.6%#28
76.1%#16
Free throw %
72.5%#25
43.3#18
Rebounds
42.7#21
26.8#10
Assists
21.0#30
10.3#7
Steals
7.7#21
7.8#2
Blocks
2.3#30
17.3#25
Turnovers
15.0#14

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
5Trail Blazers2-01.0
6Timberwolves3-11.0
7Mavericks2-22.0
8Clippers1-22.5
9Spurs1-22.5
13Jazz1-33.0
14Pelicans0-33.5
15Kings0-33.5

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This Mavericks vs Kings page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Mavericks host the Suns Dec 26; Kings host the Jazz Dec 27.

Mavericks vs Kings FAQs

What time does Mavericks vs Kings start?

The Dallas Mavericks play the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Tip-off is 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT).

What channel is Mavericks vs Kings on?

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

What are the Mavericks and Kings records?

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

Who is injured for Mavericks vs Kings?

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 Mavericks vs Kings go last season?

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

Who won the last Mavericks vs Kings game?

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

Where is Mavericks vs Kings being played?

At Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, the home arena of the Sacramento Kings.

Is Mavericks vs Kings on NBA League Pass?

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