The Dallas Mavericks (37-42) will host the Sacramento Kings (48-31) Wednesday night at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, with the Mavericks play-in chances on the line. With rumors surrounding sitting their star players, Luka Doncic confirmed on Tuesday after practice that he plans to play against the Kings on Wednesday and told reporters “when there’s still a chance, I’m going to play.” The Mavericks currently list Donu010diu0107 (left thigh injury recovery) and Kyrie Irving (right foot injury recovery) as probable for Wednesday’s home game.
The Kings have already clinched the playoffs and ended their 16-season playoff drought, the longest active drought in the NBA and any U.