Sixers Pull Comeback To Defeat Nets
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 101-98, at Barclays Center on Saturday.
The 76ers (36-19) had to work hard to get the win against the new-look Nets (33-23), and in fact, they erased a 12-point second-half deficit to sneak away with the win. It wasn’t easy, though, as Brooklyn got off to a stronger start and looked better during the entire first half, racing out to a 28-26 lead in the first quarter and bolstering that advantage following a 32-26 score in the second quarter. However, the Sixers began to show signs of a comeback in the third quarter following a 24-22 score, but at one point, the Nets still held a 12-point lead. The tables turned in the final minutes, though, and the duo of James Harden and Joel Embiid carried the Sixers to a comeback win following a 25-16 score in the final 12 minutes of action. The Nets could’ve sent the game to overtime, but Spencer Dinwiddie’s three-point attempt with the clock expiring was a bit late. With the win, the Sixers moved to 15-11 on the road, while the Nets fell to 17-11 at home.
Joel Embiid and James Harden led the way for the Sixers, but it was a true two-man show for Philadelphia. Embiid finished with 37 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and two steals, while James Harden ended up with 29 points, six rebounds and six assists. No other Philadelphia starter scored more than three points, and Tobias Harris particularly struggled with a 1-for-9 night from the field. Tyrese Maxey had 12 points off the bench.
Mikal Bridges had 23 points and six rebounds in his Brooklyn debut, while Cam Johnson had 12 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in his debut as well. Spencer Dinwiddie had nine points, six rebounds and six assists. Joe Harris had 18 points while going 6-for-9 from three-point range. Cam Thomas had 14 points off the bench as well.
The 76ers (36-19) had to work hard to get the win against the new-look Nets (33-23), and in fact, they erased a 12-point second-half deficit to sneak away with the win. It wasn’t easy, though, as Brooklyn got off to a stronger start and looked better during the entire first half, racing out to a 28-26 lead in the first quarter and bolstering that advantage following a 32-26 score in the second quarter. However, the Sixers began to show signs of a comeback in the third quarter following a 24-22 score, but at one point, the Nets still held a 12-point lead. The tables turned in the final minutes, though, and the duo of James Harden and Joel Embiid carried the Sixers to a comeback win following a 25-16 score in the final 12 minutes of action. The Nets could’ve sent the game to overtime, but Spencer Dinwiddie’s three-point attempt with the clock expiring was a bit late. With the win, the Sixers moved to 15-11 on the road, while the Nets fell to 17-11 at home.
Joel Embiid and James Harden led the way for the Sixers, but it was a true two-man show for Philadelphia. Embiid finished with 37 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and two steals, while James Harden ended up with 29 points, six rebounds and six assists. No other Philadelphia starter scored more than three points, and Tobias Harris particularly struggled with a 1-for-9 night from the field. Tyrese Maxey had 12 points off the bench.
Mikal Bridges had 23 points and six rebounds in his Brooklyn debut, while Cam Johnson had 12 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in his debut as well. Spencer Dinwiddie had nine points, six rebounds and six assists. Joe Harris had 18 points while going 6-for-9 from three-point range. Cam Thomas had 14 points off the bench as well.
Heat Top Magic In Overtime
The Miami Heat defeated the Orlando Magic, 107-103, after overtime at Amway Center on Saturday.
The Heat (32-25) and the Magic (23-34) had to play five extra minutes to find a winner Saturday, but in the end, the Heat controlled the game better and executed more precisely when it mattered the most, and that was enough to give them the victory in front of their rival fans. The Magic looked good in the early going, though, as they jumped out to a 29-19 score in the first quarter, but the Heat never gave up and slowly showed signs of mounting a comeback. Miami won the second quarter by a 27-25 score and the third one by a 26-25 score, but they were still down by seven points with only 12 minutes left on the clock. Miami tightened things up, though, and the Heat outscored Orlando by a 25-18 score in the fourth quarter to force overtime. They kept the momentum in the final five minutes, and they managed to close things out even though Orlando still had a shot at forcing another OT with the last play of the game. With the win, the Heat moved to 13-16 on the road, while the Magic fell to 14-15 at home.
Tyler Herro was the leading scorer for the Heat with 23 points, while Jimmy Butler ended up with 22 points, seven rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks. Gabe Vincent ended up with 20 points, two rebounds and two assists, and Bam Adebayo finished with 13 points, 17 rebounds, six assists and two steals. Max Strus notched 12 points coming off the bench.
Markelle Fultz led the Magic in scoring with 17 points, four rebounds and three assists, while Wendell Carter posted 14 points, six rebounds and three assists. Paolo Banchero had a 16-point, 13-rebound double-double, and Franz Wagner posted 10 points with four boards and four assists. Jalen Suggs and Moritz Wagner each had 14 points coming off the bench.
The Heat (32-25) and the Magic (23-34) had to play five extra minutes to find a winner Saturday, but in the end, the Heat controlled the game better and executed more precisely when it mattered the most, and that was enough to give them the victory in front of their rival fans. The Magic looked good in the early going, though, as they jumped out to a 29-19 score in the first quarter, but the Heat never gave up and slowly showed signs of mounting a comeback. Miami won the second quarter by a 27-25 score and the third one by a 26-25 score, but they were still down by seven points with only 12 minutes left on the clock. Miami tightened things up, though, and the Heat outscored Orlando by a 25-18 score in the fourth quarter to force overtime. They kept the momentum in the final five minutes, and they managed to close things out even though Orlando still had a shot at forcing another OT with the last play of the game. With the win, the Heat moved to 13-16 on the road, while the Magic fell to 14-15 at home.
Tyler Herro was the leading scorer for the Heat with 23 points, while Jimmy Butler ended up with 22 points, seven rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks. Gabe Vincent ended up with 20 points, two rebounds and two assists, and Bam Adebayo finished with 13 points, 17 rebounds, six assists and two steals. Max Strus notched 12 points coming off the bench.
Markelle Fultz led the Magic in scoring with 17 points, four rebounds and three assists, while Wendell Carter posted 14 points, six rebounds and three assists. Paolo Banchero had a 16-point, 13-rebound double-double, and Franz Wagner posted 10 points with four boards and four assists. Jalen Suggs and Moritz Wagner each had 14 points coming off the bench.
Wizards Topple Pacers, 127-113
The Washington Wizards defeated the Indiana Pacers, 127-113, at Capital One Arena on Saturday night.
The Wizards (26-29) opened the game hot, which would prove critical in the second half when the Pacers (25-33) fought back to make matters interesting. Washington owned a 37-29 lead after one and were up by 23 at the half thanks to a 43-28 advantage during the second quarter. Indiana was able to make a seven-point dent in its deficit during the third, but the hosts kept the Pacers much closer over the final 12 minutes to record the double-digit win.
Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 21 points, adding seven assists, six rebounds and two steals. Myles Turner delivered 20 points, three boards, two assists and one steal. Buddy Hield and Benedict Mathurin posted matching 16-point tallies while recording four rebounds and four assists, respectively. Hield added three assists and two steals. T.J. McConnell and Chris Duarte contributed nine-point, two-rebound efforts.
Bradley Beal paced the Wizards with 32 points, supplementing them with six assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block. Kristaps Porzingis mustered a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double that included five assists and one block. Monte Morris matched Porzingis' scoring and also tallied six rebounds, four assists and one steal. Deni Avdija delivered 16 points, six rebounds, three assists and one block. Daniel Gafford and Corey Kispert posted 13 points apiece while pulling down five and three rebounds, respectively. Gafford also compiled four blocks.
The Pacers return home to host the Utah Jazz on Monday night, while the Wizards travel cross country to face the Golden State Warriors on Monday night as well.
The Wizards (26-29) opened the game hot, which would prove critical in the second half when the Pacers (25-33) fought back to make matters interesting. Washington owned a 37-29 lead after one and were up by 23 at the half thanks to a 43-28 advantage during the second quarter. Indiana was able to make a seven-point dent in its deficit during the third, but the hosts kept the Pacers much closer over the final 12 minutes to record the double-digit win.
Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 21 points, adding seven assists, six rebounds and two steals. Myles Turner delivered 20 points, three boards, two assists and one steal. Buddy Hield and Benedict Mathurin posted matching 16-point tallies while recording four rebounds and four assists, respectively. Hield added three assists and two steals. T.J. McConnell and Chris Duarte contributed nine-point, two-rebound efforts.
Bradley Beal paced the Wizards with 32 points, supplementing them with six assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block. Kristaps Porzingis mustered a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double that included five assists and one block. Monte Morris matched Porzingis' scoring and also tallied six rebounds, four assists and one steal. Deni Avdija delivered 16 points, six rebounds, three assists and one block. Daniel Gafford and Corey Kispert posted 13 points apiece while pulling down five and three rebounds, respectively. Gafford also compiled four blocks.
The Pacers return home to host the Utah Jazz on Monday night, while the Wizards travel cross country to face the Golden State Warriors on Monday night as well.
Nuggets Top Hornets, 119-105
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 119-105, at Spectrum Center on Saturday night.
The Nuggets (39-18) came into the night looking to atone for a disappointing Thursday night loss to an inferior team in the Orlando Magic, but early on, they appeared to still be on the same track against the Hornets (15-43). Denver surprisingly trailed 34-27 after one, but Mike Malone's squad had cut its deficit to three points by halftime. However, the visitors truly changed the dynamic of the game in the third quarter when they outscored Charlotte, 37-23, during the third quarter. The 11-point lead they entered the final period with was never in danger and would only grow larger, leading to a comfortable road victory.
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with a 30-point, 16-rebound, 10-assist triple-double that included two blocks. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope furnished 15 points, five assists, two rebounds, two blocks and one steal. Bruce Brown and Michael Porter supplied matching 14-point tallies while recording five assists and six rebounds, respectively. Vlatko Cancar registered 12 points, five rebounds and two assists. Jeff Green supplied 10 points, four boards and two assists.
P.J. Washington paced the Hornets with 22 points, adding four rebounds, one assist and two blocks. Gordon Hayward went for 21 points, three assists, two rebounds and two steals. LaMelo Ball generated an 18-point, 12-assist double-double that included nine rebounds and two steals. Dennis Smith provided 15 points, four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal. Terry Rozier managed 12 points, four assists, two rebounds and three steals.
The Nuggets remain on the road and visit the Miami Heat on Monday night, while the Hornets remain home and host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night as well.
The Nuggets (39-18) came into the night looking to atone for a disappointing Thursday night loss to an inferior team in the Orlando Magic, but early on, they appeared to still be on the same track against the Hornets (15-43). Denver surprisingly trailed 34-27 after one, but Mike Malone's squad had cut its deficit to three points by halftime. However, the visitors truly changed the dynamic of the game in the third quarter when they outscored Charlotte, 37-23, during the third quarter. The 11-point lead they entered the final period with was never in danger and would only grow larger, leading to a comfortable road victory.
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with a 30-point, 16-rebound, 10-assist triple-double that included two blocks. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope furnished 15 points, five assists, two rebounds, two blocks and one steal. Bruce Brown and Michael Porter supplied matching 14-point tallies while recording five assists and six rebounds, respectively. Vlatko Cancar registered 12 points, five rebounds and two assists. Jeff Green supplied 10 points, four boards and two assists.
P.J. Washington paced the Hornets with 22 points, adding four rebounds, one assist and two blocks. Gordon Hayward went for 21 points, three assists, two rebounds and two steals. LaMelo Ball generated an 18-point, 12-assist double-double that included nine rebounds and two steals. Dennis Smith provided 15 points, four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal. Terry Rozier managed 12 points, four assists, two rebounds and three steals.
The Nuggets remain on the road and visit the Miami Heat on Monday night, while the Hornets remain home and host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night as well.
Hawks Best Spurs, 125-106
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 125-106, at State Farm Arena on Saturday night.
The Spurs (14-43) entered the contest likely fatigued after their double-overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons on Friday night, but that wasn't evident over the first two quarters. San Antonio trailed by one point at halftime, but the Hawks (29-28) would come out of intermission a different team. Atlanta forged a 32-17 advantage during the third quarter, affording 16-point lead going into the final period on the way to home win.
Keldon Johnson led the Spurs with 25 points, supplementing them with two rebounds, two assists and one steal. Jeremy Sochan furnished 18 points, nine boards, five assists, one steal and one block. Malaki Branham supplied 10 points, six rebounds and one assist.
Trae Young and De'Andre Hunter co-led the Hawks with 24 points apiece. Young added 17 assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block, while Hunter recorded five rebounds, one assist and three steals. Dejounte Murray turned in 18 points, seven boards, three assists and one steal. John Collins went for 17 points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. Clint Capela managed a 14-point, 12-rebound double-double that included one assist and three blocks. Bogdan Bogdanovic netted 13 points.
The Spurs remain on the road and visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, while the Hawks hit the road and visit the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night as well.
The Spurs (14-43) entered the contest likely fatigued after their double-overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons on Friday night, but that wasn't evident over the first two quarters. San Antonio trailed by one point at halftime, but the Hawks (29-28) would come out of intermission a different team. Atlanta forged a 32-17 advantage during the third quarter, affording 16-point lead going into the final period on the way to home win.
Keldon Johnson led the Spurs with 25 points, supplementing them with two rebounds, two assists and one steal. Jeremy Sochan furnished 18 points, nine boards, five assists, one steal and one block. Malaki Branham supplied 10 points, six rebounds and one assist.
Trae Young and De'Andre Hunter co-led the Hawks with 24 points apiece. Young added 17 assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block, while Hunter recorded five rebounds, one assist and three steals. Dejounte Murray turned in 18 points, seven boards, three assists and one steal. John Collins went for 17 points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. Clint Capela managed a 14-point, 12-rebound double-double that included one assist and three blocks. Bogdan Bogdanovic netted 13 points.
The Spurs remain on the road and visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, while the Hawks hit the road and visit the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night as well.
Knicks Finish Strong At Home
By Dan Bruno
The New York Knicks defeated the visiting Utah Jazz, 126-120, at Madison Square Garden on Saturday evening.
The Knicks got out to a solid start with a, 33-28, lead after one quarter, and they stayed in control through the second to take a six-point lead into the break. The Jazz turned up their play in the third and grabbed a brief lead, before the Knicks reclaimed a three-point edge heading into the final frame. Both sides picked up the pace in the fourth, and the Jazz tied it up again at 109, with under five minutes left. However, the Knicks kept their focus down the stretch and dominated the final minutes to secure their third win in four games.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 38 points, three rebounds, five assists and a steal, in 39 minutes. Julius Randle followed up with 31 points, six rebounds and two assists, while RJ Barrett tallied 20 points, six rebounds and three assists. The Knicks shot 45.3 percent from the field, including 12-of-36 from long range.
Meanwhile, Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 29 points, five rebounds, three assists and three blocks, in 35 minutes. Jordan Clarkson followed up with 24 points, six rebounds and three assists, while Talen Horton-Tucker tallied 23 points, two rebounds, seven assists, a steal and a block. The Jazz shot 51.1 percent from the field, including 9-of-32 from deep.
The Jazz (28-30) will look to bounce back as they take on the Pacers in Indiana on Monday. The Knicks (31-27) play host to the Nets on Monday.
The Knicks got out to a solid start with a, 33-28, lead after one quarter, and they stayed in control through the second to take a six-point lead into the break. The Jazz turned up their play in the third and grabbed a brief lead, before the Knicks reclaimed a three-point edge heading into the final frame. Both sides picked up the pace in the fourth, and the Jazz tied it up again at 109, with under five minutes left. However, the Knicks kept their focus down the stretch and dominated the final minutes to secure their third win in four games.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 38 points, three rebounds, five assists and a steal, in 39 minutes. Julius Randle followed up with 31 points, six rebounds and two assists, while RJ Barrett tallied 20 points, six rebounds and three assists. The Knicks shot 45.3 percent from the field, including 12-of-36 from long range.
Meanwhile, Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 29 points, five rebounds, three assists and three blocks, in 35 minutes. Jordan Clarkson followed up with 24 points, six rebounds and three assists, while Talen Horton-Tucker tallied 23 points, two rebounds, seven assists, a steal and a block. The Jazz shot 51.1 percent from the field, including 9-of-32 from deep.
The Jazz (28-30) will look to bounce back as they take on the Pacers in Indiana on Monday. The Knicks (31-27) play host to the Nets on Monday.
Cavs Rally To Top Bulls In Cleveland
By Dan Bruno
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Chicago Bulls, 97-89, at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Saturday evening.
The game got out to a competitive start as the Bulls led, 29-23, after one quarter. The Cavs fell flat in the second, while the hosts managed to push it to a nine-point game heading into the break. The Cavs came out much better in the third and outscored the hosts by four, to cut it back to a five-point game heading into the final frame. The Cavs kept the momentum going in the fourth and outscored the Bulls by 13 points in the quarter to run away with their sixth straight win. This marks the third straight loss for the Bulls.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with 29 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and a steal, in 39 minutes. Jarrett Allen followed up with 23 points, 10 rebounds and a block, while Darius Garland tallied 19 points, two rebounds and seven assists. The Cavs shot 41.9 percent from the field, including 9-of-35 from long range.
Meanwhile, Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 23 points, five rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block, in 36 minutes. DeMar DeRozan followed up with 16 points and six rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic added 14 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and a block. The Bulls shot 48.6 percent from the field, including 5-of-21 from deep.
The Bulls (26-30) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Magic on Monday. The Cavs (37-22) play host to the Spurs on Monday.
The game got out to a competitive start as the Bulls led, 29-23, after one quarter. The Cavs fell flat in the second, while the hosts managed to push it to a nine-point game heading into the break. The Cavs came out much better in the third and outscored the hosts by four, to cut it back to a five-point game heading into the final frame. The Cavs kept the momentum going in the fourth and outscored the Bulls by 13 points in the quarter to run away with their sixth straight win. This marks the third straight loss for the Bulls.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with 29 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and a steal, in 39 minutes. Jarrett Allen followed up with 23 points, 10 rebounds and a block, while Darius Garland tallied 19 points, two rebounds and seven assists. The Cavs shot 41.9 percent from the field, including 9-of-35 from long range.
Meanwhile, Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 23 points, five rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block, in 36 minutes. DeMar DeRozan followed up with 16 points and six rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic added 14 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and a block. The Bulls shot 48.6 percent from the field, including 5-of-21 from deep.
The Bulls (26-30) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Magic on Monday. The Cavs (37-22) play host to the Spurs on Monday.
Lakers Defeat Warriors, 109-103
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the host Golden State Warriors, 109-103, at Chase Center on Saturday.
There were 14 ties and 11 lead changes in this game, with neither team leading by more than eight points. That was actually Golden State in the second quarter, with LA's largest lead being the final six-point margin. The Lakers went on a 12-2 run in the middle of the fourth quarter to match that game-high lead and take control of this game. Los Angeles shot 45 percent from the field and 32 percent from three-point range while holding Golden State to 42 percent from the field and 27 percent from long range. The Lakers also out-rebounded the Warriors, 60-51, while outscoring them in second-chance points, 16-9.
The Lakers (26-31) were led by Dennis Schroder, tallying 26 points, three rebounds and three assists. Rui Hachimura amassed 16 points and seven rebounds. D'Angelo Russell collected 15 points, five rebounds and six assists in his LA debut. Anthony Davis finished with 13 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks.
The Warriors (28-28) were led by Jordan Poole, providing 29 points, five rebounds, six assists and two blocks. Klay Thompson totaled 15 points, three rebounds and three assists on 5-of-21 from the field. Draymond Green generated 12 points, seven rebounds, 10 assists and two steals, while Kevon Looney led the team with 13 rebounds.
Both teams return to action on Monday, with LA staying on the road to play the Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State playing host to the Washington Wizards.
There were 14 ties and 11 lead changes in this game, with neither team leading by more than eight points. That was actually Golden State in the second quarter, with LA's largest lead being the final six-point margin. The Lakers went on a 12-2 run in the middle of the fourth quarter to match that game-high lead and take control of this game. Los Angeles shot 45 percent from the field and 32 percent from three-point range while holding Golden State to 42 percent from the field and 27 percent from long range. The Lakers also out-rebounded the Warriors, 60-51, while outscoring them in second-chance points, 16-9.
The Lakers (26-31) were led by Dennis Schroder, tallying 26 points, three rebounds and three assists. Rui Hachimura amassed 16 points and seven rebounds. D'Angelo Russell collected 15 points, five rebounds and six assists in his LA debut. Anthony Davis finished with 13 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks.
The Warriors (28-28) were led by Jordan Poole, providing 29 points, five rebounds, six assists and two blocks. Klay Thompson totaled 15 points, three rebounds and three assists on 5-of-21 from the field. Draymond Green generated 12 points, seven rebounds, 10 assists and two steals, while Kevon Looney led the team with 13 rebounds.
Both teams return to action on Monday, with LA staying on the road to play the Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State playing host to the Washington Wizards.
Kings Defeat Mavs in OT, 133-128
The Sacramento Kings defeated the visiting Dallas Mavericks in overtime, 133-128, at Golden 1 Center on Saturday.
There were 15 ties and 14 lead changes in this game, taking an overtime session to determine a winner. Neither team led by more than seven points in the second half, with Sacramento riding a 19-14 overtime to their win. They went on a 7-0 run in that extra frame to take control. The Kings shot 23-of-25 from the free-throw line, while the Mavericks shot just 14-of-19. In addition, Sacramento won the turnover battle, 15-7, while out-rebounding Dallas, 53-47. They also outscored the Mavs in the paint, 74-46, while outscoring them in second-chance points, 24-11.
The Mavericks (31-27) were led by Kyrie Irving, collecting 28 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Luka Doncic finished with 27 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Josh Green generated 23 points and five rebounds, while Christian Wood led the bench with 15 points, three rebounds and two assists.
The Kings (32-24) were led by De'Aaron Fox, finishing with 36 points, four rebounds, five assists and two steals. Domantas Sabonis tallied 22 points, 14 rebounds and two assists on 10-of-12 shooting. Kevin Huerter had 15 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals. Terence Davis led the bench with 22 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals.
On deck for Dallas is a home matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. As for Sacramento, they return to action on Tuesday in a road matchup with the Phoenix Suns.
There were 15 ties and 14 lead changes in this game, taking an overtime session to determine a winner. Neither team led by more than seven points in the second half, with Sacramento riding a 19-14 overtime to their win. They went on a 7-0 run in that extra frame to take control. The Kings shot 23-of-25 from the free-throw line, while the Mavericks shot just 14-of-19. In addition, Sacramento won the turnover battle, 15-7, while out-rebounding Dallas, 53-47. They also outscored the Mavs in the paint, 74-46, while outscoring them in second-chance points, 24-11.
The Mavericks (31-27) were led by Kyrie Irving, collecting 28 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Luka Doncic finished with 27 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Josh Green generated 23 points and five rebounds, while Christian Wood led the bench with 15 points, three rebounds and two assists.
The Kings (32-24) were led by De'Aaron Fox, finishing with 36 points, four rebounds, five assists and two steals. Domantas Sabonis tallied 22 points, 14 rebounds and two assists on 10-of-12 shooting. Kevin Huerter had 15 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals. Terence Davis led the bench with 22 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals.
On deck for Dallas is a home matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. As for Sacramento, they return to action on Tuesday in a road matchup with the Phoenix Suns.