The 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament features an exciting matchup as the No. 9 seed Sacramento Kings will host the No. 10 seed Dallas Mavericks. With Sacramento finishing the regular season at 40-42 and Dallas at 39-43, this clash is pivotal for both teams' playoff aspirations. The Kings swept the Mavericks in their three previous meetings this season, showcasing their dominance. Sacramento holds a slight advantage, being a 4.5-point favorite in this contest, with the over/under set at 213.5 points.

Key players are set to make an impact, including the Mavericks' Anthony Davis, who is probable to play after averaging 20.0 points and 10.1 rebounds in his nine games with Dallas. Meanwhile, the Kings rely on the scoring prowess of Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, both averaging over 22 points per game. The winner will face the Memphis Grizzlies for a chance to secure the No. 8 seed in the playoffs, raising the stakes for this thrilling encounter.