Dallas Mavericks 100, Sacramento Kings 98
NBA · 2026-01-06 · Winner: Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks defeated Sacramento Kings 100–98 on 2026-01-06 in NBA play, a 2-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 0:49 swung win probability 95% → 61%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Sacramento Kings lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 25 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 100 |
| Sacramento Kings | 35 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 98 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 0:49 swung win probability 95% → 61%.
Why Sacramento Kings lost
- Lost Q3 20-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 0:49 (win probability 95% → 61% for the home side).
- Shot 47.3% eFG vs a 52.5% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-8.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Kings | 9–0 | Q1 1:17 | 61% → 87% |
| Dallas Mavericks | 8–0 | Q2 9:43 | 89% → 68% |
| Sacramento Kings | 8–0 | Q2 3:24 | 72% → 93% |
| Dallas Mavericks | 9–0 | Q3 0:49 | 95% → 61% |