The Dallas Mavericks' Brandon Williams delivered a game-winning performance, scoring 18 points off the bench and hitting a crucial three-pointer with 33.9 seconds left to secure a 100-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings on January 6, 2026, at the Golden 1 Center. This triumph marked the Mavericks' 14-23 record and 11th place in the Western Conference standings. Conversely, the Kings suffered their sixth consecutive loss, falling to 8-29 and 14th in the conference, just 0.5 games away from the last position. The Kings' star, DeMar DeRozan, led with 21 points but missed a potential game-winning shot, a 29-foot, one-legged heave, as time expired. The Mavericks' rookie Cooper Flagg also shone, contributing 20 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, despite an injury scare after Anthony Davis' fall into his knee. The game saw a back-and-forth battle, with the Kings leading 58-46 at halftime before Dallas mounted a 7-0 run in the third quarter to take the lead. The Kings' coach, Doug Christie, emphasized the need for better ball movement and defensive solidity to secure wins.
