Sacramento Kings Outlast Dallas Mavericks in Thrilling 113-107 Victory
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The Sacramento Kings secured their second win in eight games, edging out the Dallas Mavericks 113-107 on Saturday. Keon Ellis led the charge with a season-high 21 points, while Russell Westbrook matched his tally with 21 points of his own. Rookie Maxime Raynaud contributed 19 points to the Kings' effort, which saw them build a commanding 18-point lead in the first half. In a closely contested match, Cooper Flagg of the Mavericks put up a game-high 23 points, but the Kings managed to hold him scoreless in the first half. Westbrook and Ellis combined for 21 points in the third quarter, including a crucial 9-0 run that restored the Kings' double-digit lead. The Mavericks made a late push, drawing within five points with 1:45 remaining. However, a turnover and missed shots allowed the Kings to seal the win, with DeMar DeRozan icing the game with two free throws in the final seconds. The Kings' victory came despite missing star center Domantas Sabonis, who has been sidelined for 17 consecutive games. Sacramento's win was fueled by their three-point shooting, which saw them outscore the Mavericks 51-39 from beyond the arc. Westbrook also notched a game-high nine assists, while Precious Achiuwa tied for the team lead with nine rebounds.
