For Dallas, the Mavericks came into the matchup short handed once again as Andrew Bogut joined Dirk Nowitzki, J.J. Barea and Seth Curry in sitting out of the game due to injury. Looking to ride the hot shooting of Matthews and Barnes, Dallas looked to have a bounce back win at home after losing to the Hornets on Monday night.
For Sacramento, they came into the matchup with a 7-13 record after losing their last three games. With their roster at full strength on two days rest, the Kings were exactly where they wanted to be coming into the game preparation wise.