NBA · Final

Cavaliers Edge Kings in Close Contest

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Friday, January 23, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · Rocket Arena

Cleveland Cavaliers 123, Sacramento Kings 118, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Sacramento Kings vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Cleveland Cavaliers beat Sacramento Kings 123-118 at Rocket Arena on January 23, 2026.

Who was favored in Sacramento Kings vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Cleveland Cavaliers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -575 (about 85% implied). The favorite won.

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a narrow victory over the Sacramento Kings, finishing the game with a score of 123 to 118. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it marked the second meeting between these teams in the current season, with Cleveland now leading the series 2-0 after having previously lost to Sacramento in both encounters last season. The Cavaliers came into this game with a home record of 26-20, while the Kings struggled with an away record of 12-34.

Cleveland's recent form has shown signs of improvement, as they entered the game with a record of 6-4 over their last ten outings, including a win against the Charlotte Hornets just two days prior. Their scoring average during this stretch was 117.1 points per game, while they allowed the same average, indicating a balanced offensive and defensive performance. In contrast, Sacramento had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games but entered the contest on a three-game losing streak, with an average of 111.0 points scored and 114.7 points allowed. This disparity in recent performance set the stage for an intriguing matchup.

The game was played at Rocket Arena under conditions that favored the home team, with Cleveland having a home record of 2-3 in their last five games, while Sacramento had yet to win on the road in their single away game during that span. The Cavaliers were favored in the betting market, with DraftKings listing them at -13.5 for the spread and offering a total of 233.5 points for the game. The moneyline odds reflected a strong belief in Cleveland's chances, with the Cavaliers at -575 and the Kings at 425.

In terms of injuries, Sacramento faced significant challenges with several key players listed as day-to-day. Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Zach LaVine, and De'Andre Hunter all had uncertain statuses heading into the game, which could have impacted the Kings' performance on the court. The absence of any of these players would affect their depth and overall strategy.

The game itself was tightly contested, with both teams exchanging leads throughout. In the fourth quarter, Donovan Mitchell made a critical 26-foot three-pointer that helped push Cleveland ahead. DeMar DeRozan of Sacramento attempted to rally his team, making free throws to narrow the gap, but it was not enough to overcome the Cavaliers' lead. Jarrett Allen contributed to the scoring with free throws that extended Cleveland's advantage, while Jaylon Tyson also made a significant shot with an assist from Mitchell.

As the clock wound down, the Kings fought valiantly, but ultimately, the Cavaliers maintained their composure to secure the win. This victory not only boosts Cleveland's confidence but also highlights the ongoing struggles for Sacramento, who will need to address their recent form and injury concerns moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CLE -13.5	233.5 o -108 / u -112	Sacramento Kings +425 · Cleveland Cavaliers -575

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Injury report

Domantas SabonisDay-To-DayKneeSacramento Kings
Keegan MurrayDay-To-DayAnkleSacramento Kings
Zach LaVineDay-To-DayHandSacramento Kings
De'Andre HunterDay-To-DayEyeSacramento Kings

Leaders

PointsDonovan Mitchell33Cleveland Cavaliers
AssistsDonovan Mitchell8Cleveland Cavaliers
ReboundsEvan Mobley13Cleveland Cavaliers
PointsDomantas Sabonis24Sacramento Kings
AssistsMalik Monk7Sacramento Kings
ReboundsDomantas Sabonis16Sacramento Kings

Recent form

Cleveland Cavaliers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W1117.1 scored · 117.1 allowed per game2-3 at home

W94-87at Charlotte HornetsJan 22
L104-136vs Oklahoma City ThunderJan 19
W117-115at Philadelphia 76ersJan 17
W133-107at Philadelphia 76ersJan 15
L112-123vs Utah JazzJan 13
W146-134vs Minnesota TimberwolvesJan 10
L122-131at Minnesota TimberwolvesJan 9
W120-116at Indiana PacersJan 7
L110-114vs Detroit PistonsJan 4
W113-108vs Denver NuggetsJan 3

Sacramento Kings

Last 10: 4-6Streak L3111 scored · 114.7 allowed per game0-1 away

L109-122vs Toronto RaptorsJan 22
L117-130vs Miami HeatJan 21
L110-117vs Portland Trail BlazersJan 19
W128-115vs Washington WizardsJan 17
W112-101vs New York KnicksJan 15
W124-112vs Los Angeles LakersJan 13
W111-98vs Houston RocketsJan 12
L103-137at Golden State WarriorsJan 10
L98-100vs Dallas MavericksJan 7
L98-115vs Milwaukee BucksJan 5

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	Sacramento Kings	Cleveland Cavaliers
Field goals	42-89	44-96
Field goal %	47	46
Three-pointers	13-33	13-36
Three-point %	39	36
Free throws	21-22	22-27
Free throw %	95	81
Rebounds	43	48
Offensive rebounds	10	16
Defensive rebounds	33	32
Assists	26	23
Steals	5	6
Blocks	2	6
Turnovers	11	6
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	4
Fast-break points	13	4
Points in the paint	36	52
Fouls	25	17
Largest lead	6	14
Lead changes	18	18
Time in front	27	67

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter84-89Evan Mobley makes 8-foot hook shot
3rd Quarter84-90De'Andre Hunter makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter84-91De'Andre Hunter makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter87-91Malik Monk makes 26-foot three point jumper (Dennis Schroder assists)
3rd Quarter87-93De'Andre Hunter makes 12-foot pullup jump shot (Donovan Mitchell assists)
3rd Quarter87-95Donovan Mitchell makes 15-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter89-95Nique Clifford makes 21-foot jumper (Dylan Cardwell assists)
3rd Quarter89-96Jarrett Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter89-97Jarrett Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter89-100De'Andre Hunter makes 26-foot three point jumper (Donovan Mitchell assists)
3rd Quarter91-100Dylan Cardwell makes 6-foot floating jump shot (Malik Monk assists)
3rd Quarter91-102Donovan Mitchell makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot
3rd Quarter93-102Zach LaVine makes 14-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter93-104Larry Nance Jr. makes tip shot
4th Quarter94-104Domantas Sabonis makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter95-104Domantas Sabonis makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter97-104Domantas Sabonis makes dunk
4th Quarter97-106Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes driving layup
4th Quarter99-106Dennis Schroder makes 13-foot floating jump shot
4th Quarter102-106Malik Monk makes 25-foot running jump shot (Dennis Schroder assists)
4th Quarter103-106DeMar DeRozan makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter104-106DeMar DeRozan makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter104-108Craig Porter Jr. makes reverse layup (Evan Mobley assists)
4th Quarter106-108Domantas Sabonis makes layup (Malik Monk assists)
4th Quarter106-111Craig Porter Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Evan Mobley assists)
4th Quarter108-111Domantas Sabonis makes 1-foot layup (DeMar DeRozan assists)
4th Quarter108-113Evan Mobley makes 7-foot two point shot
4th Quarter109-113Dennis Schroder makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter110-113Dennis Schroder makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter112-113DeMar DeRozan makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter114-113Dylan Cardwell makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Malik Monk assists)
4th Quarter114-115Donovan Mitchell makes 7-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter114-118Donovan Mitchell makes 26-foot three pointer
4th Quarter115-118DeMar DeRozan makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter116-118DeMar DeRozan makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter116-119Jarrett Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter116-120Jarrett Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter116-122Jaylon Tyson makes 5-foot floating jump shot (Donovan Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter116-123Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter118-123DeMar DeRozan makes running layup