The Sacramento Kings edged the Dallas Mavericks 113-107 in a tightly contested Pacific Division matchup at the Golden 1 Center on December 28, 2025. De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 31 points and 7 assists, including several clutch baskets down the stretch to seal the victory. The game featured 15 lead changes, with neither team able to pull away until the final minutes. Luka Dončić scored 33 points for Dallas, but the Mavericks' supporting cast struggled from beyond the arc. The Kings' defense made key stops in the final two minutes, forcing critical turnovers to secure the win and improve their record in a competitive Western Conference playoff picture.