Dec 27, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie questions the call on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
The Kings have lost 5-straight games and find themselves in the national TV (streaming?) spotlight tonight against the also-terrible Dallas Mavericks. Peacock will surely get their money’s worth for this one.
**Who**: Sacramento Kings (8-28) vs. Dallas Mavericks (13-23)
**Where**: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
**When**: 8:00 PM PT / 11:00 PM ET
**Watch**: Peacock!
The season from hell continues for the Sacramento Kings as news broke earlier today that [Keegan Murray will miss at least 3-4 weeks](https://kingsherald.com/articles/keegan-murray-to-miss-3-4-weeks-with-ankle-injury/) with an ankle injury. Domantas Sabonis remains out, but at least Zach LaVine is back? The Mavericks are still without Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively, and P.J. Washington.
In addition to the injuries that continue to pile up for the Kings, half their roster is also drowning in trade rumors, and the result is an on-court product that is extremely hard to watch. It feels like the entire organization is just treading water until the February 5th trade deadline. At least we have Maxime Raynaud to watch.
It’s unclear who will get the start for Murray tonight. It’s also unclear why Peacock didn’t do everything in their power to flex this game out of the national TV spot. I’m sure there is some logistical reason why that isn’t possible, but good lord. Will there be a worse national TV matchup all season?
Anyway. Go Kings?
**Prediction**: Kings 117, Mavericks 110.