With a very good Maxime Raynaud, the Kings are winning in Dallas

Since it is The NBA scrutinizes the “performances” of the worst teamsThe Kings are bound to win a few games, and here they are with their second win in three games, winning 130-121 on the floor of the Mavericks.

With rotations on both sides, the beginning of the match was pure “hooray basketball”, and on the Dallas side, Naji Marshall was great as a “player”. On his side, he is very weak, and the Kings insist under the circle with the pair of Achiuva-Reynaud to lead 42-28 after 12 minutes.

The pace slows slightly, but Sacramento is in control. The lead goes up to +18. Dallas tried to respond late in the period, capitalizing on several turnovers, to briefly get back within 10 points. But Marshall’s final mistake benefits Devin Carter, who goes for a dunk and gives a 12-point lead at the break (68-56).

Back from the locker room, Dallas started strong. With Max Christie from long range and Marvin Bagley III near the circle, the Mavs go on an 11-0 run to get back to -3 (72-69). The momentum appears to be turning, before a huge run by the Kings stops Texas’ momentum in its tracks. Devin Carter makes all the good shots, and Rayno makes 13 points ahead on two free throws (84-71). Bagley’s head injury breaks the rhythm, but the Kings remain solid with a 12-point lead (100-88).

In front of their fans, who don’t have much left to eat, the Mavericks embark on a great final fight. So much so that they erased a 17-point deficit to get back to two points less than two minutes from the end (123-121). But beneath the panels, there are huge flaws, and Achiuva hits a painful tap, after recovering his own miss. All within 24 seconds. It’s a basket that hurts Dallas’ morale, and the Kings go on a final 7-0 run to seal the win: 130-121.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

Precious Precious. With 29 points, Prechess Achiuva set a career high and added 12 rebounds. Complementary to Maxime Reynaud, it is he who scores the goal that definitely tips the balance in favor of the Kings.

The Texas public craves. The Mavericks won their last home game on January 23 against the Warriors. Since then, the team has faltered, with 11 defeats in 13 matches, including six in a row in front of their home crowd.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.