Sacramento beat Dallas today in a 99-96 game that was close the whole way. For much of the game, it looked like Dallas would be able to pull off the win, thanks in large part to an outstanding performance by Thompson. But the tide finally turned in the end, with Sacramento star Gilliam leading his team to victory.

"Definitely a great game," said Sacramento coach Bob after the game. "The fans got their money's worth out of it, and both teams put up a good fight. We're just glad that we were able to finish strong and get the W. Gilliam was a big part of that, and I don't think we'd have won without his efforts."

Sacramento was led by Gilliam (38 points, 5 boards, 3 assists, a block), Bravo (16 points, 6 boards, 1 assists, 2 blocks), Sherrill (9 points, 4 assists, a steal). Dallas was led by Thompson (15 points, 17 boards, 3 assists, a block), Givens (24 points, 6 boards, 2 assists), Langley (21 points, a block).

Sacramento jump to 49-9 and 28-4 at home. They hold at #1 in the Pacific and stay at #1 overall in the Western Conference. Dallas drop to 25-31. They remain at #3 in the Southwest and stay at #11 overall in the Western Conference.

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