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Kings dominant in 122-98 win over Mavericks, who lose Irving to left knee sprain

Dallas Mavericks' Naji Marshall, left, and Max Christie (00) stand by Kyrie Irving (11), center, after Irving shot free throws after suffering an injury in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Dallas, Monday, March 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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DALLAS (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 22 points and DeMar DeRozan added 20, each sitting out the fourth quarter, as the Sacramento Kings beat Dallas 122-98 Monday night with the Mavericks losing Kyrie Irving late in the first quarter to a left knee sprain.

The Kings have won four consecutive games while the Mavericks have dropped two straight and four of five.