Thu Apr 17 02:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Kings and Mavericks Face Off in Do-or-Die Play-In Game

**Sacramento, CA** – The Sacramento Kings face a must-win game against the injury-riddled Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in a pivotal Western Conference Play-In Tournament matchup. The loser will be eliminated from playoff contention, while the winner advances to face the loser of Tuesday’s Grizzlies-Warriors game.

The Kings, who finished the regular season with a crucial win over the Phoenix Suns, enter the contest having won five of their last ten. However, they’ll face a Mavericks team reeling from a late-season slump that saw them lose six of their last ten. Dallas’ struggles are largely attributed to the injuries suffered since trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers at the trade deadline – a move increasingly viewed as a significant mistake.

Adding to the drama, the Mavericks announced that Anthony Davis, acquired in the Doncic trade, is listed as probable for Wednesday’s game despite an adductor injury. His presence is crucial for Dallas, who will be without Kyrie Irving and Olivier-Maxence Prosper, with Brandon Williams questionable due to an oblique injury. The Mavericks will need other key players, such as Klay Thompson, to step up in the absence of several starters.

The Kings, aiming to capitalize on Dallas’ depleted roster, will fight to extend their season. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. EST on ESPN.

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