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Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ grueling 115-100 loss to the Sacramento Kings

The Dallas Mavericks suffered a 115-100 defeat at the hands of the Sacramento Kings, a performance that saw second-year forward Cooper Flagg post a career-worst line of 3-of-19 shooting and six turnovers. The Mavericks were outgunned significantly from deep, managing just 7-of-33 three-point attempts compared to the Kings' 19-of-43, a disparity that proved decisive in the modern game.

Transition offense also stalled, with Dallas recording only seven fast-break points despite ranking fifth in the league in that category entering the contest. On the positive side, the center position provided a spark, with Daniel Gafford scoring 20 points and Morez Johnson Jr.

adding 13 to keep the Mavericks competitive in the first half.

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