Mavericks beat Kings 117-108 to snap two-game losing streak

Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion, right, shoots over Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, April 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) (The Associated Press)

Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson, left, leaps as Dallas Mavericks center Chris Kaman prepares to shoot during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, April 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) (The Associated Press)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Shawn Marion had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks snapped a two-game losing streak with a 117-108 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

The Mavericks (37-39) used a 41-point second quarter to gain control of a game they desperately needed. They came in three games behind the Lakers in the chase for the eighth and final playoff berth in the Western Conference.

Dallas, which scored 99 points over the final three quarters, swept all four games from the Kings this season and has defeated Sacramento in 15 of last 16 meetings.

Isaiah Thomas had 29 points and Tyreke Evans added 26 points and nine rebounds for the Kings, who dropped their third straight game. Jason Thompson had 16 points and 16 rebounds.