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Kings Troll Mavericks During Player Introductions, But It Backfires During The Game

The Sacramento Kings tried trolling the Dallas Mavericks but wound up regretting their move by the end of their Play-In clash.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Apr 17, 2025
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The Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks played in a high-stakes Play-in game tonight, with the loser seeing their season come to an end. Unfortunately for the Kings, they came out on the losing side despite having home-court advantage, falling to a 106-120 loss to the Mavericks. Dallas will now face the Memphis Grizzlies with a chance to seal the No. 8 seed while the Kings are eliminated.

The Kings were feeling good about their chances of picking up this win, trolling the Mavericks at the start of the game during player introductions. They played the ‘My Little Pony’ theme track for their introductions, with a horse audibly neighing as the players’ names were announced.

Kings arena welcomes the visiting Mavericks by playing the My Little Pony theme song and horse neighs during player introductions
LOL pic.twitter.com/Ec5nO20k34

— MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) April 17, 2025

This is the second-straight year that the Kings’ season has ended in the Play-In Tournament. They played the 9-10 game last season as well, but managed to advance after a win over the Golden State Warriors, losing to the New Orleans Pelicans in the deciding game for the No. 8 seed.

This loss also means the Kings have now made the Playoffs just once in the last 19 seasons, with their appearance coming in 2023. They made bold moves this season, like acquiring DeMar DeRozan in the offseason before trading De’Aaron Fox to land Zach LaVine and other future assets.

DeRozan and LaVine were the only ones who went out on their shield tonight. DeMar put up 33 points (13-28 FG) with seven rebounds, while LaVine put up 20 points (8-19 FG) and nine assists. Domantas Sabonis let them down with a disappointing 11 points (5-13 FG) and 13 rebounds. 

They also fired the coach who took them to their only Playoff appearance, Mike Brown, in the middle of the season. Their future direction is so unclear, with a cast of ill-fitting veterans who won’t necessarily improve if they were given a chance to run it back.

The Mavericks have been downtrodden over the last month, hoping for an injured Anthony Davis to lead them to a miracle Playoff run. 

It worked tonight with Davis leading the Mavericks with 27 points (9-23 FG), nine rebounds, and three blocks in a dominant showing. He was complemented well by Klay Thompson’s 23 points (8-11 FG), while recent signing Brandon Williams came off the bench for 17 points (5-8 FG) and five assists. PJ Washington had an inefficient but solid 17 points (5-15 FG) and nine rebounds.

The Kings have a long offseason ahead of them to fix their roster, while the Mavericks have another shot at Playoff qualification, with a game against the Memphis Grizzlies to decide the No. 8 seed in the West.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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