Dallas came into the game looking to avoid a three game losing streak as they lost to the Jazz and Pistons over the last two games. Now they tried to contain DeMarcus Cousins in their last home game before their road trip.
They were still without Dirk Nowitzki, J.J. Barea, and Andrew Bogut due to injury.
For the Kings, they came into Sunday evening riding the momentum of a big win against the Memphis Grizzlies two nights before. After beating the Mavs by 31 points in Dallas just over a week ago, they looked to build off their winning ways on Sunday.