DeMar DeRozan scores 42 as Sacramento Kings defeat Dallas Mavericks 129-128

The 2024/25 NBA regular season staged another battle. The Sacramento Kings, who went on the road, relied on goals contributed by DeMar DeRozan, Malik Monk and Zach LaVine, and finally defeated the Dallas Mavericks 129-128.

At the beginning of the first quarter, the Sacramento Kings seized the opportunity when the Dallas Mavericks lost their touch and took a 9-point lead. Afterwards, the Dallas Mavericks continued to organize the offense after adjusting their state, and Spencer Dinwiddie scored 3 three-pointers to help the Dallas Mavericks take the lead 35-27.

In the second quarter, the Sacramento Kings continued to fight back, and DeMar DeRozan scored 14 points in this quarter. However, the Dallas Mavericks still found space to attack and tied the score at 61-61.

In the third quarter, the Dallas Mavericks lost their rhythm again, and the Sacramento Kings took the opportunity to establish a leading advantage, including Keegan Murray scoring 11 points. However, the Dallas Mavericks fought back in the following time, and achieved a reversal through excellent tacit understanding, and took the lead again with 93 to 87.

In the fourth quarter, the Dallas Mavericks started the offensive mode, and Kyrie Irving also contributed 11 points in this quarter to help the team establish a double-digit lead. Later, DeMar DeRozan scored 15 points to help the Sacramento Kings tie the score at 116-116.

After the game entered overtime, the offense and defense of both sides became stalemate, but the Sacramento Kings found opportunities to attack in difficult situations.

In the end, the Sacramento Kings defeated the Dallas Mavericks 129-128 on the road.

According to the data, DeMar DeRozan scored 42 points and 3 assists in this campaign, Malik Monk contributed 17 points and 8 assists, and Zach LaVine scored 17 points and 4 assists for the Sacramento Kings.