Mavericks beat Kings to end 5-game streak amid protests

into this spring with what’s happened this offseason,” manager Bruce Bochy said. “And also the fact that it’s a new slate and we’re going to be healthy, so there’s a lot of reason to be optimistic.”

San Francisco certainly hope

SACRAMENTO – Harrison Barnes had 20 points, six assists and five rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings 103-97 on Tuesday night while protesters forced a lockdown of Golden1 Center for the second time in six days.

Dennis Smith Jr. added 19 points and six assists in his second game back from an ankle injury. Doug Mcdermott scored seven of his 15 points during a big run in the fourth quarter, and Aaron Harrison and Johnathan Motley

Associated Press Sacramento Kings guard Frank Mason III shoots under the basket against Dallas Mavericks guard Kyle Collinsworth during Tuesday’s game in Sacramento. The Mavericks won 103-97. Bumgarner, once healthy again, and Johnny Cueto – who made only 25 starts last season – will return with strong years leading the rotation after being limited by injuries in 2017. had 10 points apiece to help Dallas end a fivegame losing streak.

Outside the arena, demonstrators gathered to protest the March 18 fatal police shooting of Stephon Clark, an unarmed 22-year-old black man who was in his grandparents' backyard. Most fans were prevented from entering Golden1 Center and the team later released a statement saying refunds would be given.

Some fans who arrived early were let in and allowed to move down into the lower bowl of the arena. Although no official attendance was given, the crowd was estimated at around 4,000.

That was twice the number of people who were allowed in last Thursday when protestors formed a human chain around the arena and forced the start of the game to be delayed.