Akaf scored 25 points as the Kings defeated the Mavericks 115-100.

November 4th - The Sacramento Kings defeated the Dallas Mavericks 115-100 . Akaf scored 25 points , 5 rebounds , and 6 assists, while Monk added 24 points , 1 rebound , and 7 assists. For the Mavericks, Clayton had 20 points , 1 rebound , and 2 assists, and Gafford contributed 20 points and 7 rebounds.

In the first quarter, the Mavericks initially took the lead. The Kings responded with points from Prowder's free throws, two consecutive dunks from Sabonis, and a three-pointer from Clayton late in the quarter. The first quarter ended with the Kings leading 19-18 . In the second quarter, the Mavericks built a 5- point advantage. Monk and LaVine then stabilized the Kings' lead with outside shooting, while Akaff scored on consecutive drives. In a crucial moment, Monk hit a three-pointer with 5 seconds remaining in the quarter . At halftime, the Kings led 54-53 .

After switching sides, the Kings went on a 7-0 run. The Mavericks then rallied, relying on Vrager's free throws and Sasser's consecutive jump shots, briefly tying the game. In the crucial stages, Monk's playmaking helped the Kings regain control of the game. After three quarters, the Kings led 81-74 . In the final quarter, the Kings extended their lead to 15 points. The Mavericks responded with two consecutive three-pointers from Clayton and a dunk from Johnson, narrowing the gap to 7 points. The Kings then relied on two consecutive three-pointers from LaVine and a layup from Akaff. Ultimately, the Kings defeated the Mavericks 115-100 .

Kings player stats

Akaff 25 points, 5 rebounds , 6 assists; Monk 24 points , 1 rebound , 7 assists; LaVine 23 points , 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Black 12 points , 3 rebounds, 1 assist ; Sharp 9 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Sabonis 9 points , 7 rebounds, 4 assists; Achiuwa 6 points , 10 rebounds , 3 assists; Hunter 6 points , 7 rebounds , 2 assists; Prowden 1 point, 1 rebound; Clifford 1 rebound .

Mavericks player statistics

Clayton 20 points , 1 rebound , 2 assists; Gafford 20 points, 7 rebounds; Flagg 17 points , 4 rebounds , 6 assists; Johnson 13 points , 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Washington 12 points , 5 rebounds , 1 assist; Marshall 5 points , 2 rebounds , 7 assists; Martin 5 points , 6 rebounds; Sasser 4 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist; LaVar 2 points; Howard 2 points; Lissachet 5 rebounds , 1 assist

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