The Dallas Mavericks are on the road on Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Sacramento Kings in a Western Conference matchup.
Dallas enters Tuesday’s game with a 13-23 record after defeating the Houston Rockets at home on Saturday night.
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Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3).Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
In Saturday’s victory over the Rockets, Anthony Davis led the way for the Mavericks as he recorded 26 points and 12 rebounds while Max Christie added 24 points and seven rebounds of his own.
Now Dallas will try to grab another victory on Tuesday on the road as they face off against a struggling Kings team.
On the other side, Sacramento enters Tuesday’s contest with an 8-28 record after losing at home to the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night.
Kings guard Russell WestbrookEd Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Russell Westbrook led the way for the Kings in Sunday’s loss as he ended the game with 21 points, six rebounds and three assists while Zach LaVine recorded 20 points and four assists off the bench.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Mavericks Injury Report, Will P.J. Washington Play?
For the Mavericks, they have four players listed on their injury report, including veteran forward P.J. Washington.
Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25)© Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dallas has listed Washington as doubtful due to a right ankle sprain that he suffered in Saturday’s victory and he is expected to miss Tuesday’s game.
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With Washington likely to be sidelined against the Kings, Naji Marshall, Klay Thompson and Caleb Martin could all be in line for increased roles.
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie IrvingKevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
The Mavericks have ruled out Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II and Dante Exum as they all continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Kings Injury Report, Will Keegan Murray Play?
On the other side, the Kings have two players listed on their injury report, including forward Keegan Murray.
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13)Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Sacramento has ruled out Murray due to a left ankle sprain that he suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Bucks.
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With Murray sidelined, Nique Clifford and Doug McDermott could both be in line for larger roles.
Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11)Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
The Kings have also ruled out Domantas Sabonis as he continues to be sidelined while recovering from a partially torn meniscus.
Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Mavericks and Kings from Sacramento at 11:00 p.m. EST on NBC and Peacock.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.