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Mavericks-Kings takeaways: Anthony Davis, Dallas rise to the occasion ... while Sacramento disappoints yet again

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The Dallas Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings 120-106 to keep their season alive.

The win sends Dallas into a date with Memphis on Friday for the Western Conference's final playoff spot.

The Mavs shot 49.4% from the field, hit 14-of-28 from deep and converted 92.3% of its 26 free-throw shots.

Anthony Davis led the way with 27 points and nine rebounds, Brandon Williams scored 17 points.

The loss wasn’t just about Sacramento 's bad night at the office.

It felt bigger, a harsh mirror held up to a franchise desperately trying to cement its place as a contender.

DeMar DeRozan ( 33 points) needed to spark some scoring.

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