The Dallas Mavericks (16-18) play against the Sacramento Kings (21-21) at Golden 1 Center
Game Time: 10:30 PM EST on Wednesday December 29, 2021
Dallas Mavericks 94, Sacramento Kings 95 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox on the walk-off 3-pointer by Chimezie Metu, how the gamewinning play developed for his Kings and his pass to the man “who was ready for the moment”
FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/p6vGWxP4nY pic.twitter.com/N2XNC3lguO – 3:36 AM
De’Aaron Fox on the walk-off 3-pointer by Chimezie Metu, how the gamewinning play developed for his Kings and his pass to the man “who was ready for the moment”
FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/p6vGWxP4nY pic.twitter.com/N2XNC3lguO – 3:36 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Updated: Isaiah Thomas said it was “a no-brainer” to join the Mavericks on Wednesday.
mavs.com/mavs-sign-it/ – 2:13 AM
Updated: Isaiah Thomas said it was “a no-brainer” to join the Mavericks on Wednesday.
mavs.com/mavs-sign-it/ – 2:13 AM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Kristaps Porzingis after the 95-94 loss to the Kings: “Not our best performance, and that’s on us. We take full responsibility and what we’ve got to do is take this loss, take this feeling — this feeling that sucks — and take it and use it as fuel for the next game.” – 2:13 AM
Kristaps Porzingis after the 95-94 loss to the Kings: “Not our best performance, and that’s on us. We take full responsibility and what we’ve got to do is take this loss, take this feeling — this feeling that sucks — and take it and use it as fuel for the next game.” – 2:13 AM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Kings secure the W with a dramatic game-winning buzzer-beater!
Sactown finishes with six players in double figures, including @Tyrese Haliburton‘s ninth double-double of the season. 📈 pic.twitter.com/v5n2vcWIqR – 2:05 AM
Kings secure the W with a dramatic game-winning buzzer-beater!
Sactown finishes with six players in double figures, including @Tyrese Haliburton‘s ninth double-double of the season. 📈 pic.twitter.com/v5n2vcWIqR – 2:05 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Davion Mitchell on Chimezie Metu going straight to the practice facility to continue working and the difficulties of sitting out in health and safety protocols: pic.twitter.com/yWqG6s974C – 2:04 AM
Davion Mitchell on Chimezie Metu going straight to the practice facility to continue working and the difficulties of sitting out in health and safety protocols: pic.twitter.com/yWqG6s974C – 2:04 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
The Mavericks are now 0-11 when scoring <100 pts. They were 2-8 last year in 72 games.
Overall in their 18 losses: 98.3 pts/41.2 FG%/29.9 3pt
Tonight 94 pts vs a team that allows 114. Did shoot 46.8 FG%/37.5 3pt – 1:59 AM
The Mavericks are now 0-11 when scoring <100 pts. They were 2-8 last year in 72 games.
Overall in their 18 losses: 98.3 pts/41.2 FG%/29.9 3pt
Tonight 94 pts vs a team that allows 114. Did shoot 46.8 FG%/37.5 3pt – 1:59 AM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
FINAL: Kings defeat Mavericks at the buzzer 95-94!
👑 @De’Aaron Fox 16 pts, 3 asts
👑 @Davion Mitchell 14 pts, 1 reb
👑 @Harrison Barnes 14 pts, 6 rebs
👑 @Tyrese Haliburton 12 pts 10 asts pic.twitter.com/UoqDrsyomB – 1:46 AM
FINAL: Kings defeat Mavericks at the buzzer 95-94!
👑 @De’Aaron Fox 16 pts, 3 asts
👑 @Davion Mitchell 14 pts, 1 reb
👑 @Harrison Barnes 14 pts, 6 rebs
👑 @Tyrese Haliburton 12 pts 10 asts pic.twitter.com/UoqDrsyomB – 1:46 AM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Isaiah Thomas was out grocery shopping in Seattle when Mavs GM Nico Harrison called him today about signing a 10-day contract. He asked me, ‘You think you can play tonight.? I said, ‘Hell yeah I can play tonight.’ ” So Thomas hopped on a plane and flew to Sacramento. – 1:41 AM
Isaiah Thomas was out grocery shopping in Seattle when Mavs GM Nico Harrison called him today about signing a 10-day contract. He asked me, ‘You think you can play tonight.? I said, ‘Hell yeah I can play tonight.’ ” So Thomas hopped on a plane and flew to Sacramento. – 1:41 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Chimezie Metu on his big shot and his teammates showing faith in him: pic.twitter.com/KXrnBCAjIj – 1:40 AM
Chimezie Metu on his big shot and his teammates showing faith in him: pic.twitter.com/KXrnBCAjIj – 1:40 AM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
𝟭𝟭 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁
December 29th is a game-winner kind of day in Sactown 💥 pic.twitter.com/XaCYE0MRPZ – 1:38 AM
𝟭𝟭 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁
December 29th is a game-winner kind of day in Sactown 💥 pic.twitter.com/XaCYE0MRPZ – 1:38 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Chimezie Metu reacts and reflects on his game-winning three-pointer and celebration with his teammates in Wednesday’s 95-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
@Chimezie Metu pic.twitter.com/VqeeAi6DSR – 1:38 AM
Chimezie Metu reacts and reflects on his game-winning three-pointer and celebration with his teammates in Wednesday’s 95-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
@Chimezie Metu pic.twitter.com/VqeeAi6DSR – 1:38 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings guard Davion Mitchell on Chimezie Metu: “We were all proud of him. He’s always in the gym.”
In fact, Mitchell says Metu is in the team’s practice facility RIGHT NOW, putting in extra work 30 minutes after hitting a 3-pointer at the buzzer to beat the Dallas Mavericks. – 1:28 AM
Kings guard Davion Mitchell on Chimezie Metu: “We were all proud of him. He’s always in the gym.”
In fact, Mitchell says Metu is in the team’s practice facility RIGHT NOW, putting in extra work 30 minutes after hitting a 3-pointer at the buzzer to beat the Dallas Mavericks. – 1:28 AM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
“It’s pandemonium at Golden 1 Center! A scene that we haven’t seen in like forever!”
Enjoy @ggerould’s call of @Chimezie Metu‘s game-winner over Dallas. pic.twitter.com/uz2mQl3Xg3 – 1:26 AM
“It’s pandemonium at Golden 1 Center! A scene that we haven’t seen in like forever!”
Enjoy @ggerould’s call of @Chimezie Metu‘s game-winner over Dallas. pic.twitter.com/uz2mQl3Xg3 – 1:26 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
According to Davion Mitchell, Chimezie Metu is currently in the practice facility working out more. – 1:23 AM
According to Davion Mitchell, Chimezie Metu is currently in the practice facility working out more. – 1:23 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
SAC may be a bad team but you don’t want them taking the last shot to win. Metu shot is SAC’S 7th buzzer beater win since the start of 18-19 season, most in the NBA
Hield 2x
Barnes 2x
Bogdanovic
Bjelica
Metu – 1:23 AM
SAC may be a bad team but you don’t want them taking the last shot to win. Metu shot is SAC’S 7th buzzer beater win since the start of 18-19 season, most in the NBA
Hield 2x
Barnes 2x
Bogdanovic
Bjelica
Metu – 1:23 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“First time in the history of the world that he’s asked to be taken out. He was dead tired.” -Alvin Gentry on Davion Mitchell – 1:21 AM
“First time in the history of the world that he’s asked to be taken out. He was dead tired.” -Alvin Gentry on Davion Mitchell – 1:21 AM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Did you capture Mezie’s game-winner tonight? Reply with your video below and we’ll include our favorites in a compilation 📲
– 1:14 AM
Did you capture Mezie’s game-winner tonight? Reply with your video below and we’ll include our favorites in a compilation 📲
– 1:14 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kings’ Chimezie Metu drills game-winning 3-pointer vs. Mavericks nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/30/kin… – 1:13 AM
Kings’ Chimezie Metu drills game-winning 3-pointer vs. Mavericks nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/30/kin… – 1:13 AM
Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
The Penny Hardaway era is not going well. Column: dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 1:12 AM
The Penny Hardaway era is not going well. Column: dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 1:12 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
“It was great moment. Probably since I’ve been in the league, one of the best moments I’ve had. I love my teammates and I know they feel the same way about me.” — Chimezie Metu – 1:10 AM
“It was great moment. Probably since I’ve been in the league, one of the best moments I’ve had. I love my teammates and I know they feel the same way about me.” — Chimezie Metu – 1:10 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
“I kinda blacked out, to be honest with you” – Chimezie Metu on what it feels like to hit a game winner and be mobbed by his teammates after in a loud arena – 1:09 AM
“I kinda blacked out, to be honest with you” – Chimezie Metu on what it feels like to hit a game winner and be mobbed by his teammates after in a loud arena – 1:09 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“I kinda blacked out, I’m not even going to lie to you.” -Chimezie Metu after hitting the shot – 1:09 AM
“I kinda blacked out, I’m not even going to lie to you.” -Chimezie Metu after hitting the shot – 1:09 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Chimezie Metu said he feels a moment like this tonight can really give a lift to his Kings team that certainly needed it. – 1:07 AM
Chimezie Metu said he feels a moment like this tonight can really give a lift to his Kings team that certainly needed it. – 1:07 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Chimezie Metu said his gamewinning shot came at a great time cuz he was losing some confidence in his shot a little bit prior to that. Best part was hitting that shot in front of the opponent’s bench. – 1:07 AM
Chimezie Metu said his gamewinning shot came at a great time cuz he was losing some confidence in his shot a little bit prior to that. Best part was hitting that shot in front of the opponent’s bench. – 1:07 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jalen Brunson since Luka went out:
20.8 PPG
7.3 APG
50.4 FG%
36.8 3P% pic.twitter.com/C7V3oThJVn – 1:05 AM
Jalen Brunson since Luka went out:
20.8 PPG
7.3 APG
50.4 FG%
36.8 3P% pic.twitter.com/C7V3oThJVn – 1:05 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
De’Aaron Fox went out on Covid protocols earlier this month.
Tyrese Haliburton since that point:
21.1 PPG
10.3 APG
50.5 FG%
47.5 3P%
91.3 FT% pic.twitter.com/QtGqspQiRr – 1:01 AM
De’Aaron Fox went out on Covid protocols earlier this month.
Tyrese Haliburton since that point:
21.1 PPG
10.3 APG
50.5 FG%
47.5 3P%
91.3 FT% pic.twitter.com/QtGqspQiRr – 1:01 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
For the first time in a long time, the Kings played a close game that came down to the wire. De’Aaron Fox fired a bullet to Chimezie Metu in the corner, who drilled a game winning three at the buzzer. Here are 6 quick thoughts from the 95-94 victory over the Mavericks. – 1:01 AM
For the first time in a long time, the Kings played a close game that came down to the wire. De’Aaron Fox fired a bullet to Chimezie Metu in the corner, who drilled a game winning three at the buzzer. Here are 6 quick thoughts from the 95-94 victory over the Mavericks. – 1:01 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks drop a heartbreaker in Sacramento. Newest player Isaiah Thomas makes a quick impact. Update here:
mavs.com/mavs-sign-it/ – 12:59 AM
Mavericks drop a heartbreaker in Sacramento. Newest player Isaiah Thomas makes a quick impact. Update here:
mavs.com/mavs-sign-it/ – 12:59 AM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
NEVER IN DOUBT.
@Chimezie Metu for the win!
#KingsFTW pic.twitter.com/SxcEvELhHG – 12:59 AM
NEVER IN DOUBT.
@Chimezie Metu for the win!
#KingsFTW pic.twitter.com/SxcEvELhHG – 12:59 AM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Rematch on Friday.
@Chime | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/BUbItPSIFe – 12:59 AM
Rematch on Friday.
@Chime | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/BUbItPSIFe – 12:59 AM
Bill Herenda @billherenda
Excellent decision by Fox finding Metu in corner for game-winning 3 at buzzer for #Kings over #Mavs #NBA pic.twitter.com/RIs62tTSRs – 12:59 AM
Excellent decision by Fox finding Metu in corner for game-winning 3 at buzzer for #Kings over #Mavs #NBA pic.twitter.com/RIs62tTSRs – 12:59 AM
Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
Top Rookies on Wed
Aaron Wiggins, 22 pts, 8 reb, 1 ast, 2 stl
Ayo Dosunmu, 14 pts, 2 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 2 blk
Chris Duarte, 11 pts, 4 ast, 1 stl
Davion Mitchell. 14 pts, 1 reb – 12:58 AM
Top Rookies on Wed
Aaron Wiggins, 22 pts, 8 reb, 1 ast, 2 stl
Ayo Dosunmu, 14 pts, 2 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 2 blk
Chris Duarte, 11 pts, 4 ast, 1 stl
Davion Mitchell. 14 pts, 1 reb – 12:58 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings win in thrilling fashion on national television tonight. Chimezie Metu’s game-winning three send Dallas to their hotel until these teams do it again on Friday. 95-94 F. pic.twitter.com/GtDGBjWtHq – 12:57 AM
Kings win in thrilling fashion on national television tonight. Chimezie Metu’s game-winning three send Dallas to their hotel until these teams do it again on Friday. 95-94 F. pic.twitter.com/GtDGBjWtHq – 12:57 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Chimezie Metu wins it at the buzzer for the Kings pic.twitter.com/FCjxPO2wZa – 12:56 AM
Chimezie Metu wins it at the buzzer for the Kings pic.twitter.com/FCjxPO2wZa – 12:56 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
1. GREAT ATO from Alvin Gentry to put Dallas in a pick your poison situation
2. GREAT pass and trust by Fox, making the right basketball play and great shot from Metu
3. Powell should have stayed attached to Metu, even if it meant going to OT. One shot beats you – 12:56 AM
1. GREAT ATO from Alvin Gentry to put Dallas in a pick your poison situation
2. GREAT pass and trust by Fox, making the right basketball play and great shot from Metu
3. Powell should have stayed attached to Metu, even if it meant going to OT. One shot beats you – 12:56 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
That last possession by the Mavs was not good. It’s one thing to let the clock run down. But you need to run the clock down by running your offense. Just standing around allowed SAC to easily get to Porzingis with no time for him to do anything with the ball. – 12:55 AM
That last possession by the Mavs was not good. It’s one thing to let the clock run down. But you need to run the clock down by running your offense. Just standing around allowed SAC to easily get to Porzingis with no time for him to do anything with the ball. – 12:55 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Chimezie Metu knocks down a 3-pointer at the buzzer to break the Mavs’ hearts, 95-94 A sub-30-percent 3-point shooter for the season, Metu was 3-of-5 tonight. Mavericks get a rematch on Friday, but this one will sting for a while. – 12:55 AM
Chimezie Metu knocks down a 3-pointer at the buzzer to break the Mavs’ hearts, 95-94 A sub-30-percent 3-point shooter for the season, Metu was 3-of-5 tonight. Mavericks get a rematch on Friday, but this one will sting for a while. – 12:55 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Chimezie Metu for the win.
Kings 95, Mavericks 94 pic.twitter.com/HS5h6ltMAK – 12:55 AM
Chimezie Metu for the win.
Kings 95, Mavericks 94 pic.twitter.com/HS5h6ltMAK – 12:55 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
With 4.3 seconds left, Mavericks are up 94-92. Sac needs a bucket to tie, a 3 to win. – 12:52 AM
With 4.3 seconds left, Mavericks are up 94-92. Sac needs a bucket to tie, a 3 to win. – 12:52 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings make a stop as the Mavs waste the clock and force a fadeaway from Porzingis that draws air. Kings will have 4.3 secs after the timeout to tie or go for the win. – 12:51 AM
Kings make a stop as the Mavs waste the clock and force a fadeaway from Porzingis that draws air. Kings will have 4.3 secs after the timeout to tie or go for the win. – 12:51 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Harrison Barnes took it up strong – off the glass and completely misses the layup. Mavs ball, up two with 27.7 to go after their final timeout. – 12:49 AM
Harrison Barnes took it up strong – off the glass and completely misses the layup. Mavs ball, up two with 27.7 to go after their final timeout. – 12:49 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kristaps Porzingis to the line to shoot two after De’Aaron Fox is called for his 5th foul. KP hits both, Mavs up 94-92 with 33.2 to go. A 24 point night for Porzingis in Sacramento. Kings & Mavs each with 1 timeout remaining. – 12:47 AM
Kristaps Porzingis to the line to shoot two after De’Aaron Fox is called for his 5th foul. KP hits both, Mavs up 94-92 with 33.2 to go. A 24 point night for Porzingis in Sacramento. Kings & Mavs each with 1 timeout remaining. – 12:47 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox with 16 points now, gives his Kings a 92-90 advantage with 1:22 to go. Golden 1 Center erupts; a festive late night crowd in the arena tonight. 7:30p games can be fun. – 12:44 AM
De’Aaron Fox with 16 points now, gives his Kings a 92-90 advantage with 1:22 to go. Golden 1 Center erupts; a festive late night crowd in the arena tonight. 7:30p games can be fun. – 12:44 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
I haven’t seen it, but I’m pretty sure Richaun Holmes is a character in the new Matrix movie. – 12:41 AM
I haven’t seen it, but I’m pretty sure Richaun Holmes is a character in the new Matrix movie. – 12:41 AM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Make that nine double-doubles on the year for @Tyrese Haliburton 🙌 pic.twitter.com/hL2QVbzWKZ – 12:38 AM
Make that nine double-doubles on the year for @Tyrese Haliburton 🙌 pic.twitter.com/hL2QVbzWKZ – 12:38 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Harrison Barnes tied this game at 88-88 with 4:03 to go. Barnes with 14 points, one of five Kings in double figures. Davion Mitchell & De’Aaron Fox also with 14 apiece. – 12:36 AM
Harrison Barnes tied this game at 88-88 with 4:03 to go. Barnes with 14 points, one of five Kings in double figures. Davion Mitchell & De’Aaron Fox also with 14 apiece. – 12:36 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton has 12 points and 10 assists, his sixth double-double in the past seven games. – 12:35 AM
Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton has 12 points and 10 assists, his sixth double-double in the past seven games. – 12:35 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Tyrese Haliburton with the double double now. 12 points and 10 assists. Kings trail the Mavs 88-86 4:18 left in the game. – 12:34 AM
Tyrese Haliburton with the double double now. 12 points and 10 assists. Kings trail the Mavs 88-86 4:18 left in the game. – 12:34 AM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
🦄
1⃣ RT = 1⃣ VOTE
@Kristaps Porzingis | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/8xucWDacVw – 12:34 AM
🦄
1⃣ RT = 1⃣ VOTE
@Kristaps Porzingis | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/8xucWDacVw – 12:34 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
The rollercoaster ride in the third quarter is over. Kings lead the Mavs 72-69 heading to the fourth. – 12:16 AM
The rollercoaster ride in the third quarter is over. Kings lead the Mavs 72-69 heading to the fourth. – 12:16 AM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
JG never quits on the play 😤😤😤
@AcmeBrick | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/32YCuyfoGw – 12:13 AM
JG never quits on the play 😤😤😤
@AcmeBrick | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/32YCuyfoGw – 12:13 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
A 26-13 Dallas 3rd quarter thus far with 2:00 left in the period. Kings trail the Mavs 69-68. – 12:11 AM
A 26-13 Dallas 3rd quarter thus far with 2:00 left in the period. Kings trail the Mavs 69-68. – 12:11 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox picked up his 4th foul here in the 3rd. He’s been riding these officials all night, doesn’t appear to be a fan. – 12:05 AM
De’Aaron Fox picked up his 4th foul here in the 3rd. He’s been riding these officials all night, doesn’t appear to be a fan. – 12:05 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
That’s a heckuva sequence by Josh Green. The block on one end and the beautiful pass for a left corner three for Brunson. 7-0 run for Mavs. Down 62-56. Green is making plays that are attention grabbing – 12:00 AM
That’s a heckuva sequence by Josh Green. The block on one end and the beautiful pass for a left corner three for Brunson. 7-0 run for Mavs. Down 62-56. Green is making plays that are attention grabbing – 12:00 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Bad to worse: Dorian Finney-Smith has five fouls with 8:47 left in the third quarter. – 11:55 PM
Bad to worse: Dorian Finney-Smith has five fouls with 8:47 left in the third quarter. – 11:55 PM
Bill Herenda @billherenda
#Kings with solid 2-for-1 execution to end Q2 up 12 on #Mavs #NBA #MFFL #SacramentoProud pic.twitter.com/N05BTERwoU – 11:45 PM
#Kings with solid 2-for-1 execution to end Q2 up 12 on #Mavs #NBA #MFFL #SacramentoProud pic.twitter.com/N05BTERwoU – 11:45 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
HALFTIME: Kings finish on 30-8 run to lead Mavericks 55-43
👑 @Davion Mitchell 12 pts (5-5 FG)
👑 @Harrison Barnes 9 pts, 5 rebs
👑 @Tyrese Haliburton 7 pts, 6 asts pic.twitter.com/FRXQ6IONB1 – 11:43 PM
HALFTIME: Kings finish on 30-8 run to lead Mavericks 55-43
👑 @Davion Mitchell 12 pts (5-5 FG)
👑 @Harrison Barnes 9 pts, 5 rebs
👑 @Tyrese Haliburton 7 pts, 6 asts pic.twitter.com/FRXQ6IONB1 – 11:43 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Possibly the Mavericks’ worst quarter of the season. They get outscored 35-13. The Kings shoot 66.7 percent. Mavs shoot 28.3 percent. Outrebounded 14-6. Outshot at FT line 9-0. Other than that . . . – 11:36 PM
Possibly the Mavericks’ worst quarter of the season. They get outscored 35-13. The Kings shoot 66.7 percent. Mavs shoot 28.3 percent. Outrebounded 14-6. Outshot at FT line 9-0. Other than that . . . – 11:36 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Welcome back, Davion Mitchell. The rookie guard has 12 points in seven minutes on 5-of-5 shooting from the field and 2-of-2 shooting from 3-point range. The Kings lead the Mavericks 55-43 at the half. – 11:35 PM
Welcome back, Davion Mitchell. The rookie guard has 12 points in seven minutes on 5-of-5 shooting from the field and 2-of-2 shooting from 3-point range. The Kings lead the Mavericks 55-43 at the half. – 11:35 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Davion Mitchell with a 3-pointer to end the first half, he shoots 5/5 in his first game back from COVID-19 battle, leads Sacramento with 12 points. Kings lead Mavs at the half 55-43. – 11:35 PM
Davion Mitchell with a 3-pointer to end the first half, he shoots 5/5 in his first game back from COVID-19 battle, leads Sacramento with 12 points. Kings lead Mavs at the half 55-43. – 11:35 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings rally to end the 2Q. Take a 55-43 lead into the half. Davion Mitchell lighting it up with 12 points off the bench. – 11:34 PM
Kings rally to end the 2Q. Take a 55-43 lead into the half. Davion Mitchell lighting it up with 12 points off the bench. – 11:34 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks have been outscored 32-13 in the second quarter. Kings making 63 percent of their shots. – 11:33 PM
Mavericks have been outscored 32-13 in the second quarter. Kings making 63 percent of their shots. – 11:33 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
That’s a 10-0 for SAC to grab the lead. Bagley with the last 8 of those 10. That guy has something, but it’s going to happen for the next team he plays for. Not in SAC. – 11:28 PM
That’s a 10-0 for SAC to grab the lead. Bagley with the last 8 of those 10. That guy has something, but it’s going to happen for the next team he plays for. Not in SAC. – 11:28 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Kings are on a 10-0 run over the last 3:15.
Mavs have scored 9 total points all quarter. – 11:27 PM
Kings are on a 10-0 run over the last 3:15.
Mavs have scored 9 total points all quarter. – 11:27 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Marvin Bagley with a very productive second quarter for the Kings. He’s everywhere – 11:25 PM
Marvin Bagley with a very productive second quarter for the Kings. He’s everywhere – 11:25 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Marvin Bagley is playing very well here in the second quarter. Running the floor. Staying down on defense. 8 points, 2 rebounds. Active. – 11:25 PM
Marvin Bagley is playing very well here in the second quarter. Running the floor. Staying down on defense. 8 points, 2 rebounds. Active. – 11:25 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Frankie smokes the defense 💨
@AcmeBrick | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/G3thME09QM – 11:24 PM
Frankie smokes the defense 💨
@AcmeBrick | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/G3thME09QM – 11:24 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Welcome back, @Davion Mitchell! pic.twitter.com/L5e18trnYD – 11:20 PM
Welcome back, @Davion Mitchell! pic.twitter.com/L5e18trnYD – 11:20 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
IT is BACK. That’s it, that’s our tweet. pic.twitter.com/CTH6arqWKa – 11:17 PM
IT is BACK. That’s it, that’s our tweet. pic.twitter.com/CTH6arqWKa – 11:17 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Our updated story on the Mavericks’ latest COVID-19 developments and the Isaiah Thomas signing.
mavs.com/mavs-sign-it/ – 11:17 PM
Our updated story on the Mavericks’ latest COVID-19 developments and the Isaiah Thomas signing.
mavs.com/mavs-sign-it/ – 11:17 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Fox dunks back on the menu 😍 pic.twitter.com/78dw2MzKyQ – 11:16 PM
Fox dunks back on the menu 😍 pic.twitter.com/78dw2MzKyQ – 11:16 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
IT stepped onto the floor and got a standing ovation. Big props, @Sacramento Kings 👏 pic.twitter.com/BoaWkmkWPt – 11:08 PM
IT stepped onto the floor and got a standing ovation. Big props, @Sacramento Kings 👏 pic.twitter.com/BoaWkmkWPt – 11:08 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
That’s a really solid opening qtr at both ends for Mavs. Shoot 11-21. Hold SAC to 9-23. And for a guy who arrived four hours before game time. Isaiah Thomas looks pretty darn good. He knows how to run a team – 11:07 PM
That’s a really solid opening qtr at both ends for Mavs. Shoot 11-21. Hold SAC to 9-23. And for a guy who arrived four hours before game time. Isaiah Thomas looks pretty darn good. He knows how to run a team – 11:07 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings trail the Mavericks 30-20 after the opening quarter in Sacramento. Kings shoot 39%, Dallas shoots 52% – 11:06 PM
Kings trail the Mavericks 30-20 after the opening quarter in Sacramento. Kings shoot 39%, Dallas shoots 52% – 11:06 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Welcome to the fam, Isaiah Thomas 🔥 pic.twitter.com/HhjzrTehYh – 11:04 PM
Welcome to the fam, Isaiah Thomas 🔥 pic.twitter.com/HhjzrTehYh – 11:04 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Big ovation for former Kings guard Isaiah Thomas as he checks into the game for the first time for the Mavericks. – 10:56 PM
Big ovation for former Kings guard Isaiah Thomas as he checks into the game for the first time for the Mavericks. – 10:56 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
🦊 muscling his way into the paint 💪 pic.twitter.com/H2XgcVeApV – 10:53 PM
🦊 muscling his way into the paint 💪 pic.twitter.com/H2XgcVeApV – 10:53 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
As a team, the Mavericks may struggle to shoot 3ptrs, but Dorian Finney-Smith does not. He is the recipient of great looks. No one shoots more wide open 3s than he does, and he makes opponents pay. In December shooting 41.4% from 3pt – 10:51 PM
As a team, the Mavericks may struggle to shoot 3ptrs, but Dorian Finney-Smith does not. He is the recipient of great looks. No one shoots more wide open 3s than he does, and he makes opponents pay. In December shooting 41.4% from 3pt – 10:51 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Marvin Bagley with the quick double team on Porzingis. Gets the turnover and the foul. – 10:43 PM
Marvin Bagley with the quick double team on Porzingis. Gets the turnover and the foul. – 10:43 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox attacks the rim. Gets the And-1 to start the scoring. Misses the freebie. 2-0 Kings. – 10:41 PM
Fox attacks the rim. Gets the And-1 to start the scoring. Misses the freebie. 2-0 Kings. – 10:41 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Stockton Kings public address announcer Thaddeus Davis filling in for Scott Moak, who is out due to NBA health and safety protocols. pic.twitter.com/nfOQkq2hzk – 10:41 PM
Stockton Kings public address announcer Thaddeus Davis filling in for Scott Moak, who is out due to NBA health and safety protocols. pic.twitter.com/nfOQkq2hzk – 10:41 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
We are underway on BSSW. Mavs and Kings play two straight in Sacramento (tonight and Friday). Kings are on the 2nd night of a back to back after beating OKC last night. Thanks to the great @bdameris who is filling in on the analyst side again tonight. – 10:36 PM
We are underway on BSSW. Mavs and Kings play two straight in Sacramento (tonight and Friday). Kings are on the 2nd night of a back to back after beating OKC last night. Thanks to the great @bdameris who is filling in on the analyst side again tonight. – 10:36 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs’ starters tonight for the first of two straight against the Kings are the same as Monday in Portland:
Jalen Brunson, Frank Ntilikina, Dorian Finney-Smith, Kristaps Porzingis, Dwight Powell – 10:30 PM
Mavs’ starters tonight for the first of two straight against the Kings are the same as Monday in Portland:
Jalen Brunson, Frank Ntilikina, Dorian Finney-Smith, Kristaps Porzingis, Dwight Powell – 10:30 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: DFS, Porzingis, Powell, Ntilikina, Brunson.
SAC starters: Barnes, Bagley, Holmes, Haliburton, Fox
9:40 tip @theeagledallas – 10:29 PM
Mavs starters: DFS, Porzingis, Powell, Ntilikina, Brunson.
SAC starters: Barnes, Bagley, Holmes, Haliburton, Fox
9:40 tip @theeagledallas – 10:29 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Isaiah Thomas is rocking the signature headband as he prepares to make his Mavericks debut vs. the Kings. pic.twitter.com/sKubA27aD6 – 10:23 PM
Isaiah Thomas is rocking the signature headband as he prepares to make his Mavericks debut vs. the Kings. pic.twitter.com/sKubA27aD6 – 10:23 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jason Kidd on Brandon Knight getting COVID: “That just sucks for someone who is fighting to get back in the league. … He was crushed. I was crushed. We were all crushed.”
As Mavs keep adding to COVID list, they hope Isaiah Thomas can be a silver lining: dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:17 PM
Jason Kidd on Brandon Knight getting COVID: “That just sucks for someone who is fighting to get back in the league. … He was crushed. I was crushed. We were all crushed.”
As Mavs keep adding to COVID list, they hope Isaiah Thomas can be a silver lining: dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:17 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Tonight’s Starting Lineup powered by @Verizon
👑 @De’Aaron Fox
👑 @Tyrese Haliburton
👑 @Harrison Barnes
👑 @Marvin Bagley
👑 @Richaun Holmes pic.twitter.com/S3XDTIL72g – 10:15 PM
Tonight’s Starting Lineup powered by @Verizon
👑 @De’Aaron Fox
👑 @Tyrese Haliburton
👑 @Harrison Barnes
👑 @Marvin Bagley
👑 @Richaun Holmes pic.twitter.com/S3XDTIL72g – 10:15 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
Hate to see it, Penny Hardaway.
Just hate to see it.
Big win for the Green Wave to hang on. – 10:12 PM
Hate to see it, Penny Hardaway.
Just hate to see it.
Big win for the Green Wave to hang on. – 10:12 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Your first five on the floor tonight.
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/DoWgwIlRk6 – 10:02 PM
Your first five on the floor tonight.
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/DoWgwIlRk6 – 10:02 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Starters for @Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks – 12/29:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Tyrese Haliburton
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Marvin Bagley III
C – Richaun Holmes – 10:01 PM
Starters for @Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks – 12/29:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Tyrese Haliburton
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Marvin Bagley III
C – Richaun Holmes – 10:01 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Kings interim head coach Alvin Gentry is a big fan of rapper @Drake. In fact, the 67-year-old once enjoyed a Drake concert in New Orleans with his sons when he was the head coach of the Pelicans & can also recite the lyrics to “Life Is Good.” bit.ly/34b3eM5 #nba #drake – 10:01 PM
Kings interim head coach Alvin Gentry is a big fan of rapper @Drake. In fact, the 67-year-old once enjoyed a Drake concert in New Orleans with his sons when he was the head coach of the Pelicans & can also recite the lyrics to “Life Is Good.” bit.ly/34b3eM5 #nba #drake – 10:01 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
“To lose B-Knight, that hurts. He was crushed, I was crushed. We all were crushed.” Jaso Kidd on Brandon Knight entering H&S protocols. – 9:13 PM
“To lose B-Knight, that hurts. He was crushed, I was crushed. We all were crushed.” Jaso Kidd on Brandon Knight entering H&S protocols. – 9:13 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
When positive tests happen, “You’ve got to find who’s available and who’s closest.” It was an easy trip for Isaiah Thomas to go from home in Seattle to meet the Mavs in Sacramento. IT will get minutes tonight. – 9:10 PM
When positive tests happen, “You’ve got to find who’s available and who’s closest.” It was an easy trip for Isaiah Thomas to go from home in Seattle to meet the Mavs in Sacramento. IT will get minutes tonight. – 9:10 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jason Kidd said Reggie Bullock is out of COVID protocol and with the team in Sacramento but will not be active tonight.
Isaiah Thomas, meanwhile, landed in Sacramento about 3 p.m. and will be available for Mavs. – 9:07 PM
Jason Kidd said Reggie Bullock is out of COVID protocol and with the team in Sacramento but will not be active tonight.
Isaiah Thomas, meanwhile, landed in Sacramento about 3 p.m. and will be available for Mavs. – 9:07 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Per JKidd: Thomas arrived in SAC at 3 PM local time is available to play. Bullock is with the team butnits inactive tonight. 9:30 tip @theeagledallas – 9:07 PM
Per JKidd: Thomas arrived in SAC at 3 PM local time is available to play. Bullock is with the team butnits inactive tonight. 9:30 tip @theeagledallas – 9:07 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Jason Kidd says Isaiah Thomas has arrived in Sacramento and will be available to play for his Mavs tonight. – 9:05 PM
Jason Kidd says Isaiah Thomas has arrived in Sacramento and will be available to play for his Mavs tonight. – 9:05 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Kingsmas Drip 👑💧
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRADrip #JOYWINS pic.twitter.com/bDHEPiu916 – 9:00 PM
Kingsmas Drip 👑💧
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRADrip #JOYWINS pic.twitter.com/bDHEPiu916 – 9:00 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings will go with the same starting five as last night. Alvin Gentry riding the win into tonight’s game with Dallas – 8:53 PM
Kings will go with the same starting five as last night. Alvin Gentry riding the win into tonight’s game with Dallas – 8:53 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Kings will start Fox, Haliburton, Barnes, Bagley and Holmes tonight against the Mavericks. – 8:53 PM
The Kings will start Fox, Haliburton, Barnes, Bagley and Holmes tonight against the Mavericks. – 8:53 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings starters:
De’Aaron Fox
Tyrese Haliburton
Harrison Barnes
Marvin Bagley
Richaun Holmes – 8:52 PM
Kings starters:
De’Aaron Fox
Tyrese Haliburton
Harrison Barnes
Marvin Bagley
Richaun Holmes – 8:52 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
According to Alvin Gentry, there have been a few times where De’Aaron Fox has asked to come out because he’s winded since coming back from health and safety protocols. – 8:49 PM
According to Alvin Gentry, there have been a few times where De’Aaron Fox has asked to come out because he’s winded since coming back from health and safety protocols. – 8:49 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
If Alex Len plays, it will be for limited minutes. He needs some more conditioning to get back to full health. – 8:48 PM
If Alex Len plays, it will be for limited minutes. He needs some more conditioning to get back to full health. – 8:48 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Interim Kings coach Alvin Gentry says Davion Mitchell and Alex Len are both available tonight. Sounds like Mitchell will play. Len is still working on his conditioning. – 8:48 PM
Interim Kings coach Alvin Gentry says Davion Mitchell and Alex Len are both available tonight. Sounds like Mitchell will play. Len is still working on his conditioning. – 8:48 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Isaiah Thomas has officially signed his 10-day Dallas deal with his ninth NBA team.
Drafted by the Kings, Thomas also played for the Suns, Celtics, Cavs, Lakers, Nuggets, Wizards, Pels and Lakers again before joining the Mavs tonight in Sacramento.
More: https://t.co/A6ycVm5PUQ pic.twitter.com/ay0aIrG5Wr – 7:51 PM
Isaiah Thomas has officially signed his 10-day Dallas deal with his ninth NBA team.
Drafted by the Kings, Thomas also played for the Suns, Celtics, Cavs, Lakers, Nuggets, Wizards, Pels and Lakers again before joining the Mavs tonight in Sacramento.
More: https://t.co/A6ycVm5PUQ pic.twitter.com/ay0aIrG5Wr – 7:51 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
IT will be with the team tonight in Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/5GJwV5xamq – 7:45 PM
IT will be with the team tonight in Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/5GJwV5xamq – 7:45 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks make it official with guard Isaiah Thomas.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have signed guard Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract under the COVID-related hardship allowance. Thomas (5-9, 185), 11-year veteran, has career avgs of 18.0 ppg, 4.9 apg. – 7:43 PM
Mavericks make it official with guard Isaiah Thomas.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have signed guard Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract under the COVID-related hardship allowance. Thomas (5-9, 185), 11-year veteran, has career avgs of 18.0 ppg, 4.9 apg. – 7:43 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
We have signed guard Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract under the COVID-related hardship allowance.
Thomas will wear #2. pic.twitter.com/nJu2FMlFsj – 7:42 PM
We have signed guard Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract under the COVID-related hardship allowance.
Thomas will wear #2. pic.twitter.com/nJu2FMlFsj – 7:42 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
The Dallas Mavericks have signed guard Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract under the COVID-related hardship allowance.
Thomas will wear #2 for Dallas. He is expected to join the team for tonight’s game in Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/pTgpZajMcQ – 7:40 PM
The Dallas Mavericks have signed guard Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract under the COVID-related hardship allowance.
Thomas will wear #2 for Dallas. He is expected to join the team for tonight’s game in Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/pTgpZajMcQ – 7:40 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons have started 0-of-6 from the field, but hey … no fouls on Luka Garza, so there’s that. – 7:14 PM
#Pistons have started 0-of-6 from the field, but hey … no fouls on Luka Garza, so there’s that. – 7:14 PM
Reggie Bullock @ReggieBullock35
YOU ARE ALWAYS ONE DECISION AWAY FROM A TOTALLY DIFFERENT LIFE. – 6:49 PM
YOU ARE ALWAYS ONE DECISION AWAY FROM A TOTALLY DIFFERENT LIFE. – 6:49 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
The Hawks tip off their 6-game road trip tonight in Chicago. Atlanta will travel to CHI (12/29), CLE (12/31), POR (1/3), SAC (1/5), LAL (1/7) and LAC (1/9), spanning 13 days and 5,723 miles over its season-long trip.
Game Notes vs. Chicago: nba.com/gamenotes/hawk… – 6:32 PM
The Hawks tip off their 6-game road trip tonight in Chicago. Atlanta will travel to CHI (12/29), CLE (12/31), POR (1/3), SAC (1/5), LAL (1/7) and LAC (1/9), spanning 13 days and 5,723 miles over its season-long trip.
Game Notes vs. Chicago: nba.com/gamenotes/hawk… – 6:32 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Casey on Luka Garza’s performance on Sunday: “Defensively is where he’s got to improve. I love the way he scored the ball but you have to have resistance on the other end, and he knows that.” – 5:25 PM
Casey on Luka Garza’s performance on Sunday: “Defensively is where he’s got to improve. I love the way he scored the ball but you have to have resistance on the other end, and he knows that.” – 5:25 PM
Kayte Christensen @kayte_c
It’s that time!!
2 tickets for tonight’s @Sacramento Kings vs Mavericks game up for grabs!
Who wants them?
Ready set GO – 5:23 PM
It’s that time!!
2 tickets for tonight’s @Sacramento Kings vs Mavericks game up for grabs!
Who wants them?
Ready set GO – 5:23 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
The Mavs have added Boban and Brandon Knight to the list of players out tonight due to health and safety protocols…along w/ Luka, Hardaway, Kleber, Burke, and Jaqouri McLaughlin. Extremely bummed out for Knight who just had an impressive 18-point effort Monday in his 3rd game. – 5:03 PM
The Mavs have added Boban and Brandon Knight to the list of players out tonight due to health and safety protocols…along w/ Luka, Hardaway, Kleber, Burke, and Jaqouri McLaughlin. Extremely bummed out for Knight who just had an impressive 18-point effort Monday in his 3rd game. – 5:03 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Drink responsibly and stick to the Go Safely Game Plan by choosing a sober way to go – ride share taxi or public transit.
@OTS_CA pic.twitter.com/5N9gPaMg4e – 5:00 PM
Drink responsibly and stick to the Go Safely Game Plan by choosing a sober way to go – ride share taxi or public transit.
@OTS_CA pic.twitter.com/5N9gPaMg4e – 5:00 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Sacramento Kings rookie guard Davion Mitchell has cleared NBA health and safety protocols. Rookie center Neemias Queta is still out. – 4:39 PM
Sacramento Kings rookie guard Davion Mitchell has cleared NBA health and safety protocols. Rookie center Neemias Queta is still out. – 4:39 PM
