Before each Sacramento Kings game, I try to find a stat that will dictate the game's outcome. Theoretically, if the Kings win the swing stat, they win the game. If they lose the stat, they lose the game.

Luka Doncic's (37 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST) incredible offensive night couldn't make up for a crucial defensive mistake that caused the Mavericks 113-115 loss to the Jazz.

The Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz will go head-to-head on Thursday night, but the Mavs received a concerning update before the game. Luka Doncic (right knee contusion) and PJ Washington (right knee sprain) were already among the Mavericks on the NBA injury report.

The Jazz will be missing one start, and another's status is up in the air. Jazz's starting center, Walker Kessler, continues to be sidelined with a hip injury, and Lauri Markkenen is questionable because of an eye injury.