Klay Thompson's Redemption Fuels Mavericks' Victory Over Kings, Sets Stage for Grizzlies Showdown
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Klay Thompson scored 16 of his 23 points in the second quarter, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 120-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Play-In Tournament. This win avenged Thompson's poor performance in Sacramento the previous year and kept Dallas' playoff hopes alive. The Mavericks will now face the Memphis Grizzlies for a chance to secure the eighth seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The article also touches on the tumultuous season for Dallas, including significant trades and injuries, and briefly covers the Miami Heat's victory over the Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament.
Key Points
Klay Thompson's 16 points in the second quarter were crucial in the Mavericks' victory over the Kings.
The Mavericks' win sets up a game against the Grizzlies for a chance to enter the playoffs as the eighth seed in the West.
Dallas faced a challenging season with significant trades, including Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, and Kyrie Irving's season-ending injury.
The Kings had a disappointing season, missing the playoffs and undergoing major changes like firing coach Mike Brown and trading De'Aaron Fox.
The Miami Heat advanced in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament by defeating the Chicago Bulls, led by Tyler Herro's 38 points.
