Mavericks eliminate Kings, will vie for last playoff spot in West; Heat bounce Bulls

SACRAMENTO — Klay Thompson scored 16 of his 23 points in Dallas’ dominant second quarter to get redemption for his dud in Sacramento a year ago, helping the Mavericks beat the Kings, 120-106, on Wednesday night to advance in the Play-In Tournament.

One year to the day when Thompson missed all 10 shots in his final game for Golden State in a play-in loss in Sacramento, Thompson fueled the win with four 3-pointers during Dallas’ 44-point second quarter. That turned the game into a laugher...