Mike Brown was fired by the Sacramento Kings this week after being given a mammoth new contract just months ago, with Doug Christie set to step in as his interim replacement

The Kings cut the deficit to one on a basket by Sabonis after grabbing four offensive rebounds on a single possession. They took the lead on a basket by Fox after Lyles drew a charge at the defensive end. The Kings outscored the Mavericks 17-2 over the final 4:35 to take an 83-77 lead into the fourth quarter.

The Timberwolves caught a break against the Mavericks when Luka Doncic suffered a calf strain. His absence allowed Minnesota to run away against them in their Christmas game. Anthony Edwards has had a career season and carried the Timberwolves' offense. He scored a game-winner against the Rockets in their comeback win.

The most significant name on the injury report is Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic, who is expected to be out for at least a month with a hip contusion. With Doncic sidelined, the Mavericks are 7-3 on the season, as Sacramento will not catch too much of a break with his injury.

The Sacramento Kings finally snapped their losing skid after Monday's win over the Dallas Mavericks. Is this a sign of things to come?

The Mavericks will have to play without Kyrie Irving on Monday night against the Kings due to shoulder soreness.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Kings lit the beam after snapping a six-game losing streak against the Dallas Mavericks. The Kings were led by De'Aaron Fox's 33 points and a 17 point, 16 rebound double-double from Domantas Sabonis in the 110-100 win over the Mavericks.

When it was over, Kings center Domantas Sabonis joined public address announcer Scott Moak at the scorer’s table to light the beam, signaling victory in Sacramento for the first time since a Dec. 12 road win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Doug Christie took over as the interim head coach of the Sacramento Kings amid a season-long losing streak, fans booing the team off their home court and questions surrounding the decision to fire Mike Brown ... 110-100 win over the Mavericks, a victory ...

What Doug Christie had to say after capturing his second win since Mike Brown's firing.

Prediction for the Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks match will occur on December 31. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Sacramento Kings recorded their first win of the post-Mike Brown era on Monday, downing the Dallas Mavericks, 110-100. Dallas was missing stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, making the Kings’ job a lot easier.