After losing the last four games, the Dallas Mavericks returned to winning ways by defeating the Houston Rockets in their previous game. They will look to carry over that momentum to Tuesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings on the road. Anthony Davis was their main man in the win against the Rockets, and they will hope that he continues to flourish for the Mavericks as they desperately aim to improve their record.

The Dallas Mavericks have had a rocky season with an underwhelming 13-23 record as they hold the 12th spot in the Western Conference. Despite rookie Cooper Flagg’s heroics and Anthony Davis’ stellar efforts, the Mavericks have been extremely inconsistent throughout the season. Now, the sole aim is to win as many games as possible to climb up the ladder. On the other hand, the Sacramento Kings have problems of their own as they are 14th in the West with an even worse 8-28 record. They are heading to this game on the back of a five-game losing streak.

Is Anthony Davis playing tonight against the Kings?

Anthony Davis has missed a lot of games due to several muscular issues, but he is available for Tuesday’s away game against the Kings. He was sensational against the Rockets in the previous game as he recorded 26 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, and five blocks across 39 minutes. Both offensively and defensively, he looked in great rhythm and was the difference maker between the two teams on Saturday.

AD’s record of five blocks against the Rockets is a season-high for him and the most he has registered since April 2025. He has played 37 and 39 minutes in the last two games, which suggests that the adductor and groin concerns are a thing of the past.

The Mavericks faced the Kings earlier this season in December, where the latter won the game. Anthony Davis missed that game due to injury, so the Mavericks would hope that he makes the difference this time. Overall, he has averaged 20.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.7 blocks, and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 52.2% from the field across 18 games this season.

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Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report

With Anthony Davis’ participation guaranteed, let us take a detailed look at the injury reports of both teams ahead of Tuesday’s showdown in Sacramento. Both teams have some players on the injury list, but fortunately, there’s no new name entering the list at least at the point of writing.

Dallas Mavericks Injury Report

With Anthony Davis healthy and looking like a million bucks, the Dallas Mavericks have most of their starters ready and raring to go ahead of the away game in Sacramento. However, PJ Washington is listed as doubtful with an ankle issue. He played 12 minutes in Saturday’s game against the Rockets, but couldn’t continue further.

Other than him, Mavericks center Derek Lively II successfully underwent surgery on his right foot. Similarly, Dante Exum is also out for the season with a knee injury. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving is also unavailable as he is nursing a knee issue. There’s no timeline for his return at this point.

Sacramento Kings Injury Report

The Sacramento Kings also don’t have many players on their injury list. But their situation is different from the Mavericks. They have a couple of star players on the list, and their unavailability has hindered their progress. Keegan Murray is unavailable for this game with an ankle issue.

Similarly, All-Star forward Domantas Sabonis is also out with a knee injury. He is set to be out for a few more weeks before returning to action.

Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings Predicted Starting Lineups

Based on the NBA’s latest injury reports, here are the predicted starting lineups for both teams for Tuesday’s game.

If PJ Washington fails to turn up, then Brandon Williams could take his minutes while Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg will look to lead the team to victory. Meanwhile, in Keegan Murray’s absence, Zach LaVine could start. He scored 20 points in the last game against the Bucks and brings a lot of experience to the roster. Overall, given the Sacramento Kings’ current form, the Mavericks could extend their winning streak on Tuesday, but it could be an exciting watch.