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Mavericks still alive in NBA Play-In Tournament without Luka Doncic. Is defense enough?

No Luka, no problem — at least for now.

The No. 10 Dallas Mavericks, often criticized for their February trade that sent Luka Doncu030cicu0301 to the Lakers, rolled through the No. 9 Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night to advance to the final game of the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament.

In the 120-106 victory, Mavericks center Anthony Davis led his team with 27 points and nine rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan — and his 33-point performance — was practically the lone bright spot for the Kings.