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Final Score of Mavericks vs. Kings: Dallas overcomes Sacramento in the last minute, 107-103.

The Dallas Mavericks secured a hard-fought victory against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night, prevailing 107-103 on the road. Kyrie Irving led the charge for Dallas, tallying 30 points, while his backcourt partner Luka Doncic contributed 26 points and 12 assists. De’Aaron Fox led the scoring for Sacramento with 23 points.

Early in the game, Harrison Barnes and Domantas Sabonis posed a challenge for the Mavericks, capitalizing on defensive lapses to score effortlessly. Dallas found themselves trailing by as many as 13 points as the Kings exploited defensive weaknesses. Despite Luka Doncic’s efforts to narrow the deficit, the Mavericks ended the first quarter behind, with a late Tim Hardaway three reducing the gap to 34-26.

The second quarter saw Dallas struggle to find offensive rhythm, missing several open three-point attempts, while Sacramento maintained their scoring efficiency. Despite Doncic’s efforts to spark a comeback, Dallas trailed 60-51 at halftime. The third quarter began with a much-needed three-pointer from P.J. Washington, but Sacramento’s stout defense prevented Dallas from closing the gap significantly. Although the Mavericks made efforts to rally, Sacramento maintained a double-digit lead, heading into the final period up 82-73.

In the fourth quarter, Dallas’ offense finally came alive, with Doncic leading the charge with timely three-pointers. Despite Kings role players matching the Mavericks’ scoring output, Irving’s clutch free throws and three-pointers brought Dallas within striking distance. Dante Exum and Gafford also made crucial contributions, helping Dallas secure a narrow lead. The teams traded baskets in the closing minutes, with Exum’s three-pointer breaking the tie with 28 seconds remaining. Despite a late opportunity for Sacramento to tie the game, Barnes missed the shot, allowing Dallas to secure the victory.

The Mavericks’ victory was underscored by their defensive resilience, particularly evident in the final quarter when they limited Sacramento to just 11 points over nine minutes of play. Irving’s stellar performance in the fourth quarter, despite concerns about a potential injury, was instrumental in Dallas’ comeback and eventual victory.