The fact that the Dallas Mavericks are in the postseason contention at all is incredible. What a rollercoaster of a season they’ve had! From doomed trades to hostile fans. The Mavs have gone through the wringer. But now, Anthony Davis and company have a shot at postseason success as they gear up for their upcoming Play-In game.

A loss here means their postseason run ends in the Play-In. However, a win gets them to the next round, where they’ll face the Memphis Grizzlies after they lost to the Warriors for the 7th-seed Play-In battle. Beating the Sacramento Kings will not be easy for the Mavs, though. And if we’re being honest, it all comes down to whether their stars can perform for them on the night. So, let’s have a look at their injury report and see who’ll be on the court for the Kings game. More pressingly, will AD be available?

Dallas Mavericks Injury Report – Will Anthony Davis play against the Sacramento Kings?

Mavs fans, we get it—you’ve been through the wringer this season when it comes to injury reports. From losing nearly every center on the roster to seeing half the stars sidelined, it’s been a headache. But take a breath—this one’s not that bad.

Yes, Anthony Davis is on the injury report ahead of the Kings matchup. He’s listed as probable with that lingering adductor strain that’s been bugging him on and off. Sounds scary on paper, right?

Here’s the good news: with the stakes this high, there’s almost zero chance he sits. AD knows what this game means, and unless something flares up last-minute, expect to see him suiting up and ready to go.

However, we’re sure that neither Kyrie Irving nor Olivier-Maxence Prosper will be making an appearance against the Kings. They are both listed as OUT and don’t expect that to change anytime soon. These two are out for the season for the Mavs after they underwent surgery to fix the damage from their gruesome injuries.

Nevertheless, one player who remains iffy for the Kings game is Brandon Williams. The Mavs’ backup guard is listed as QUESTIONABLE with a left oblique strain. His status is considered day-to-day. Whether he plays will be a game-time decision for Jason Kidd.

So, that’s that for the Mavs’ injuries ahead of the Sacramento Kings game. We told you it wasn’t that bad, didn’t we? Now that we know who’s likely to play against the Kings, let’s preview this upcoming Play-In game,

Can the Mavs get the job done?

It’s a classic win-or-go-home showdown between the 9th and 10th seeds in the West. There are no second chances, no safety nets. You lose this one, and that’s it. Season over.

But for the Mavs, it cuts even deeper. This marks their first postseason game without Luka Doncic. So if they fall to the Kings, it won’t just mark the end of their playoff hopes—it could mark the beginning of a whole new era in Dallas. And that’s a pill Mavs fans won’t want to swallow.

It will also be vindication for every fan that has joined in the “Fire Nico” movement this season. Both at the American Airlines Center and online. However, a win would help push back against that sentiment and show that acquiring Anthony Davis may not have been the worst thing in the world.

However, the Kings swept the Mavs in the regular season. Their most recent meeting was a blowout 122-98 victory for Sacramento. So, getting the W over the Kings will not be easy in this upcoming fixture. In fact, this game seems kind of lopsided in the Kings’ favor on paper.

Despite Malik Monk being sidelined with a left calf strain, the Kings are charging forward with purpose. It’s a new era in Sacramento—post-De’Aaron Fox—and they’re dead set on punching their ticket to the playoffs and redefining who they are.

With DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine joining forces with Domantas Sabonis, the Kings have a fresh core that blends scoring punch, experience, and interior dominance. This isn’t just about making the postseason—it’s about proving that the post-Fox Kings can not only survive, but thrive.

But having the likes of former champions like Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson on their roster means you can never truly count out the Mavs. All in all, this matchup promises to be an exciting, high-stakes affair. And we can’t wait for it!