For now, the focus is on the inspiring effort the Mavericks displayed on the West Coast. Trailing by two entering the second quarter, Dallas went on a massive run sparked by Klay Thompson and Brandon Williams. Thompson put up 16 points in the frame on a perfect 5/5 shooting, including 4/4 from three-point range.

Klay Thompson's performance Wednesday was in stark contrast to last season's play-in flop and helped the Mavericks eliminate the Kings for a shot at the West's final playoff berth.

A year to the date after Thompson’s scoreless blunder in the 2024 play-in, Classic Klay came through to extend the Mavs’ season.