Kings vs Cavaliers Recap: DeRozan Shines as Sacramento
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Kings vs Cavaliers Recap | SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Kings fought back from an early deficit to secure a hard-fought 123-119 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. DeMar DeRozan led the charge with 27 points, delivering clutch baskets down the stretch to hand the Cavs their third consecutive loss.
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With star players Domantas Sabonis (ankle) and Zach LaVine (personal) sidelined, the Kings relied on DeRozan’s leadership. He nailed back-to-back shots in crunch time, giving Sacramento a 119-116 advantage, which they maintained until the final buzzer.
Malik Monk contributed 20 points, while rookie Devin Carter added a season-high 16, stepping up when the Kings needed him most.
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Despite the loss, Evan Mobley put on a stellar performance, scoring 31 points—including 22 in the final 15 minutes. Mobley dominated a stretch where he scored Cleveland’s last seven points in the third quarter and the first eight in the fourth, tying the game after the Cavs trailed by 11.
Donovan Mitchell added 26 points for Cleveland, but their efforts weren’t enough to snap their losing streak following a 16-game winning run.
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Turning Point:
A pivotal 7-0 run midway through the fourth quarter shifted momentum in Sacramento’s favor. DeRozan drilled a game-tying three-pointer, followed by a steal and dunk from Carter to put the Kings ahead for good.
Tough Start, Strong Finish:
The Kings struggled early, missing 17 of their first 19 shots and falling behind by 13 points. However, they regrouped and found their rhythm, outpacing the Cavs in the second half. | Recap Sacramento vs Cleveland
Stat to Know:
Sacramento endured their worst shooting quarter in nearly two decades, going just 1-for-11 from inside the arc in the first period. The last time they shot worse in a non-overtime quarter was in 2006 against Dallas (1-for-14 in the third quarter). | Kings vs Cavaliers Recap
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What’s Next?
Sacramento will aim to extend their winning streak as they host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday in a back-to-back matchup. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers look to regroup as they travel to Phoenix to take on the Suns on Friday. | Kings vs Cavaliers Game
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