The Sacramento Kings (27-26) erased a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit and pulled off a thrilling 129-128 win over the Dallas Mavericks (28-26) on February 11.
Sacramento Kings Top Performers:
DeMar DeRozan 42 PTS | 4-6 3PT | 7 REB | 53.9 FPS
DeRozan rebounded from a rare off-shooting night with a season-high in points. With Fox gone, he’s taken over as the primary scorer and is expected to sustain his offensive numbers along with his growing impact across the board.
Domantas Sabonis 16 PTS | 15 REB | 8 AST | 43.0 FPS
Sabonis got off to a slow start this month offensively but is starting to pick it up. His rebounding has remained dominant, and he stepped up his playmaking today. However, his recent struggles at the free-throw line and underwhelming defensive numbers have put a damper on his fantasy value.
Malik Monk 17 PTS | 8 AST | 1 BLK | 31.6 FPS
Monk has struggled offensively lately and mostly had a quiet game today before stepping up in overtime. He’s still finding his rhythm alongside LaVine, causing his rebounding and playmaking to waver, but he’s made up for it with a strong presence on the defensive end.
Keegan Murray 11 PTS | 5 REB | 2 STL | 30.5 FPS
Murray has reached double figures in five of six games this month while maintaining efficient shooting. However, his scoring opportunities are expected to decline with the addition of LaVine. Still, his steady rebounding and recent surge in defensive stats should keep him a strong asset.
Keon Ellis 8 PTS | 6 REB | 1 BLK | 17.7 FPS
Ellis has been an ideal contributor this month, combining solid field-goal percentage with decent three-point shooting while also keeping up his elite defensive numbers.
Dallas Mavericks Top Performers:
Kyrie Irving 30 PTS | 9 REB | 7 AST | 59.3 FPS
Irving had slowed down offensively in his last two games but got back on track today, delivering 30+ points for the tenth time this season. With injuries reshaping the rotation, he’s expected to take on an even bigger offensive role. He’s also averaging good rebounding and playmaking numbers this month, but his most noticeable improvement has come on the defensive end.
Spencer Dinwiddie 20 PTS | 5 AST | 2 STL | 32.9 FPS
Dinwiddie’s production has been a rollercoaster lately, but his improved three-point shooting allowed him to reach 20+ points twice after a rough six-game stretch. He’s also a key piece of the team’s offense and making him a must-hold, especially in deeper leagues.
Max Christie 15 PTS | 2 STL | 1 BLK | 31.3 FPS
Christie has been delivering a consistent all-around impact since joining the Mavs, scoring no less than 15 points with strong shooting percentages and solid contributions across multiple categories in four straight games. With the team battling injuries, he’s expected to maintain strong fantasy value.
Klay Thompson 19 PTS | 5-10 3PT | 1 BLK | 25.9 FPS
Thompson’s scoring has been up and down lately, but he’s still worth holding onto, given his three-point shooting and his likely larger offensive role with Davis out for some time.
Naji Marshall 9 PTS | 6 REB | 5 AST | 25.7 FPS
Marshall has seen a bump in minutes lately with several players sidelined and is likely to continue playing extended minutes in the next two games. He has scored 16 or more in each of his last three games, showing good shooting efficiency, solid rebounding, and defensive contributions.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Zach LaVine 17 PTS | 1-6 3PT | 5 TO
LaVine is still finding his footing with his new team and continues to have problems with his efficiency, but he’s managed to provide good value over his last four games.
