Mavericks defeat Kings 120-106 in Play-In Tournament, led by Klay Thompson`s 23 points and Anthony Davis` strong performance.

The Dallas Mavericks secured a decisive 120-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Play-In Tournament at the Golden 1 Center. Klay Thompson was the standout performer for the Mavericks, scoring 23 points on an impressive 8-of-11 shooting, including 5-of-7 from beyond the arc. His explosive 16-point second quarter was pivotal in establishing a commanding 23-point lead at halftime.

Anthony Davis also made significant contributions, finishing with 27 points and nine rebounds, while the Mavericks` offense thrived with a remarkable 44-point second quarter. For the Kings, DeMar DeRozan led the scoring with 33 points, and Zach LaVine added 20, but it wasn`t enough to overcome the Mavericks` offensive onslaught. This loss marked a disappointing end to the Kings` season, as they missed the playoffs for the 18th time in 19 seasons, leading to a mutual parting of ways between the team and general manager Monte McNair.

Looking ahead, the Mavericks will face the Memphis Grizzlies on April 19, 2025, for a chance to secure the eighth seed in the Western Conference playoffs, setting up a potential first-round matchup against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite a tumultuous season, including the trade of Luka Doncic and an injury to Kyrie Irving, Thompson remains optimistic about the team`s postseason prospects.

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