It’s Monday, February 10, and the Sacramento Kings (26-26) and Dallas Mavericks (28-25) are all set to square off from American Airlines Center in Dallas. This is a battle between the eighth and ninth place teams in the division.

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After losing six of their last eight games, the Sacramento Kings picked up a huge comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Sacramento's post-trade deadline lineup looked solid, as new additions Zach LaVine, Jonas Valanciunas, and Jake LaRavia were able to pick up their first win as Kings.

Mavericks big man Anthony Davis has been ruled out of Monday's game vs. the Kings due to a left adductor strain.

The Dallas Mavericks will have to wait until at least Wednesday to see Anthony Davis return for a second game. Davis has been ruled out for Monday's home