Wednesday night (4/16) the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-106 in the NBA Play-In Tournament, advancing to face the Memphis Grizzlies. Klay Thompson led with 23 points, including 16 in a dominant second quarter, overcoming last year’s play-in loss in Sacramento. The Mavericks’ size, with Anthony Davis back from injury, overwhelmed the Kings, ending their season and prompting the departure of GM Monte McNair.
Dallas now travels to FedExForum on April 18, 2025, for a win-or-go-home clash against the No. 8 Grizzlies, who fell to the Warriors earlier. You can purchase tickets to the game here. Ja Morant and Desmond Bane, if healthy, will challenge Dallas’ defense, while Zach Edey faces a tough matchup against Davis and Daniel Gafford. Despite injury concerns, the Grizzlies’ home crowd and fast-paced style make them favorites, but Dallas’ resilience could spark an upset. Listen for all the pregame and postgame coverage here on 92.9 FM ESPN along with Eric Hasseltine's play-by-play.
