DeMar DeRozan's Game-Winner in Kings-Mavericks Goes Viral

DeMar DeRozan lifted the Sacramento Kings past the Dallas Mavericks with an insane game winner.

Logan Struck | Feb 11, 2025

Feb 10, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) brings the ball up court against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings picked up a huge win on Monday in the second game with their new-look lineup, taking down the Dallas Mavericks 129-128 in overtime. The Mavericks were playing without their newest superstar, Anthony Davis, but they had the full-strength Kings on the ropes in Dallas.

Mavericks All-Star guard Kyrie Irving dropped 30 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals, but Kings veteran forward DeMar DeRozan stole the show. DeRozan dropped 42 points and 7 rebounds on efficient 15-22 shooting from the field and 4-6 from deep.

On top of his incredible performance, DeRozan capped it off with the game-winning shot in overtime to secure the Sacramento win. DeRozan's clutch floater has gone viral on social media, as the Kings star deservedly gets national attention.

Via NBA: "DEMAR DEROZAN WINS IT IN THE FINAL SECONDS FOR THE KINGS 🚨"

DEMAR DEROZAN WINS IT IN THE FINAL SECONDS FOR THE KINGS 🚨 pic.twitter.com/Fzw8pXtvtT
— NBA (@NBA) February 11, 2025

Via Hoop Central: "DEMAR DEROZAN GAME WINNER. 🔥🔥"

DEMAR DEROZAN GAME WINNER. 🔥🔥

pic.twitter.com/loJf6WAns0
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 11, 2025

Via Bleacher Report: "KINGS-MAVS ENDING WAS WILD 😱
DEMAR DEROZAN WITH THE CLUTCH GW 👑"

KINGS-MAVS ENDING WAS WILD 😱

DEMAR DEROZAN WITH THE CLUTCH GW 👑 pic.twitter.com/p7x3qEfRrZ
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 11, 2025

Since De'Aaron Fox's departure, much of the offensive responsibility in the clutch falls on DeRozan's shoulders, but the six-time NBA All-Star does not shy away in those moments. Per StatMamba, DeRozan has the most clutch shots made in the entire NBA over the last decade.

The Kings now head into a back-to-back series against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday and Thursday before getting a much-needed All-Star break rest.