DeRozan Scores 42 as Mavericks Fall to Kings in Overtime Loss: 'He Made a Really Good Play'

DeMar DeRozan scores 42 points, including the game-winner, as the Sacramento Kings beat the Dallas Mavericks 129-128 in overtime. Irving shines despite injuries.

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DALLAS — DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 42 points, including a game-winning baseline floater with 1.9 seconds left in overtime, as the Sacramento Kings (27-26) defeated the Dallas Mavericks (28-26), 129-128, on Monday night.

DeRozan’s clutch floater capped a game that saw the Mavericks struggle with injuries and a depleted roster. Sacramento’s win was further aided by solid performances from Zach LaVine and Malik Monk, who each scored 17 points. Domantas Sabonis also contributed with 16 points, 15 rebounds, and eight assists.

Dallas was already missing several key players before the game. Power forwards Anthony Davis and P.J. Washington, along with centers Dereck Lively II and Dwight Powell, were all sidelined due to injuries. The Mavericks’ situation worsened early in the second quarter when center Daniel Gafford was lost to a sprained right knee after a knee-to-knee collision with Monk. Gafford did not return after being diagnosed with a right knee sprain, leaving Dallas without a tradition center.

Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 30 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, and three steals. Spencer Dinwiddie added 20 points, while Klay Thompson scored 19. Other double figure scorers included Olivier-Maxence Prosper with 16 and Max Christie with 15. Dallas shot an efficient 49 of 95 (51.6%) overall and 15 of 37 (40.5%) from deep, turned it over only 11 times, but shot just 15 of 24 (62.5%) on free throws.

It was a tightly contested game throughout the first half.