The winless Kings carry a 54-53 halftime edge as Daniel Gafford powers Dallas inside.
Sacramento leads 54-53 at the break after edging the first quarter 19-18 and matching Dallas 35-35 in the second. Daniel Gafford has given the Mavericks a forceful interior presence, scoring 15 on 7-of-8 shooting with six rebounds. Malik Monk has answered with 11 points and five assists, while Cooper Flagg has 10 points and four assists despite going 2-for-10 from the floor. After the break, watch whether Dallas can turn Gafford’s efficiency into a lead—and whether the 0-6 Kings can protect their narrow advantage against the 4-2 Mavericks; Dallas ranks 11th in the power index, Sacramento 30th.
Key Performers
Daniel Gafford, Dallas: 15 points, 6 rebounds, 7-for-8 FG Malik Monk, Sacramento: 11 points, 5 assists, 3-for-4 from three Cooper Flagg, Dallas: 10 points, 4 assists, 2-for-10 FG