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Kings beat Mavericks 110-100, earning interim coach Christie first win
De’Aaron Fox scored 33 points, and the Sacramento Kings beat the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 110-100 on Monday night to give Doug Christie his first win as the interim head coach after the Kings fired Mike Brown last week.The Kings went on a 17-2 run to end the third quarter and take an 83-77 lead. Sacramento started the fourth on an 11-4 run, extending the lead to double digits on a 3-pointer by Trey Lyles.Lyles had 14 points off the bench. DeMar DeRozan also had 14 points, and Domantas Sabonis had 17 points and 17 assists.Dallas led by 18 in the first quarter before the Kings cut it to 60-56 at halftime.The Mavericks were without Kyrie Irving (shoulder), Klay Thompson (illness), Dereck Lively II (hip) and Naji Marshall (suspension), in addition to Luka Doncic being out for at least the next month with a calf strain.Spencer Dinwiddie and PJ Washington both had season highs for the Mavericks. Dinwiddie scored 30 points and Washington had 28.TakeawaysMavericks: The Mavericks were without their top three scorers but kept the game close until the fourth.Kings: Sacramento snapped a six-game losing streak, fending off an 18-point, first-quarter deficit and early boos from the home crowd for a desperately needed win.Key momentTrailing by nine in the third quarter, the Kings turned around what had been a listless performance. They had four offensive rebounds on one possession that ended with Sabonis’ tip-in to cut the lead to 75-74 and energize the crowd.Key statAfter allowing the Lakers to shoot 60% from the field on Saturday, the Kings held the Mavericks to 40 second-half points.Up nextBoth teams play on Wednesday, with the Kings hosting the Sixers and the Mavericks visiting the Rockets.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
De’Aaron Fox scored 33 points, and the Sacramento Kings beat the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 110-100 on Monday night to give Doug Christie his first win as the interim head coach after the Kings fired Mike Brown last week.
The Kings went on a 17-2 run to end the third quarter and take an 83-77 lead. Sacramento started the fourth on an 11-4 run, extending the lead to double digits on a 3-pointer by Trey Lyles.
Lyles had 14 points off the bench. DeMar DeRozan also had 14 points, and Domantas Sabonis had 17 points and 17 assists.
Dallas led by 18 in the first quarter before the Kings cut it to 60-56 at halftime.
The Mavericks were without Kyrie Irving (shoulder), Klay Thompson (illness), Dereck Lively II (hip) and Naji Marshall (suspension), in addition to Luka Doncic being out for at least the next month with a calf strain.
Spencer Dinwiddie and PJ Washington both had season highs for the Mavericks. Dinwiddie scored 30 points and Washington had 28.
Takeaways
Mavericks: The Mavericks were without their top three scorers but kept the game close until the fourth.
Kings: Sacramento snapped a six-game losing streak, fending off an 18-point, first-quarter deficit and early boos from the home crowd for a desperately needed win.
Key moment
Trailing by nine in the third quarter, the Kings turned around what had been a listless performance. They had four offensive rebounds on one possession that ended with Sabonis’ tip-in to cut the lead to 75-74 and energize the crowd.
Key stat
After allowing the Lakers to shoot 60% from the field on Saturday, the Kings held the Mavericks to 40 second-half points.
Up next
Both teams play on Wednesday, with the Kings hosting the Sixers and the Mavericks visiting the Rockets.
See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter
In a thrilling matchup between the Sacramento Kings and the Dallas Mavericks, the Kings emerged victorious with a final score of 110-100. This win not only marked an impressive performance by the Kings, but also served as interim coach Teresa Christie’s first win at the helm.
Despite facing a tough opponent in the Mavericks, the Kings showed great resilience and determination throughout the game. Led by standout performances from star players such as De’Aaron Fox and Buddy Hield, the team put on a stellar display of teamwork and skill on both ends of the court.
Interim coach Teresa Christie, who took over coaching duties recently, was undoubtedly thrilled to secure her first win with the team. Her leadership and strategic decisions played a crucial role in guiding the Kings to victory, earning her the respect and admiration of both players and fans alike.
With this impressive win under their belt, the Kings are looking to build on their momentum and continue their success in the upcoming games. Congratulations to the Sacramento Kings and coach Teresa Christie on this well-deserved victory!
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