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Mavericks vs. Kings: Injury-Riddled Showdown Looms
7 Jan
Summary
- Both teams face significant injury challenges, impacting rotations.
- Dallas Mavericks sit 11th with 13 wins, Sacramento Kings 14th with 8.
- The game is scheduled for January 6, 2026, with broadcast details provided.
The Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings are slated to face each other on January 6, 2026, at Golden 1 Center. This game finds both Western Conference teams significantly depleted by injuries and struggling in the standings. Dallas, currently 11th with a 13-23 record, recently ended a losing streak with a victory.
Sacramento, sitting in 14th place with an 8-28 record, is enduring a five-game losing skid. The extensive injury lists for both franchises mean the game will likely feature less polished execution and more reliance on reserve players receiving extended minutes.
Key players out for Dallas include Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, and Dante Exum due to surgeries. P.J. Washington is doubtful with an ankle sprain. For Sacramento, Domantas Sabonis is out with a knee injury, and Keegan Murray is sidelined with an ankle sprain. Broadcast information includes local NBC and KFAA, with national coverage on Peacock and Fubo.
