Kings G Rondo sidelined in 1st Dallas trip since Mavs split (The Associated Press)

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Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo is out of the starting lineup and not expected to play in his first visit to Dallas since an acrimonious split with the Mavericks during the first round of the playoffs last season. The NBA's assists leader faced the Mavericks for the first time this season in a 112-98 victory at Sacramento in November. Dallas coach Rick Carlisle cited a back injury while saying he didn't think Rondo would play for the Mavericks again two games into a five-game playoff loss to Houston last April.

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