Sacramento Kings at Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 23, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers Edge Sacramento Kings 123-118 in Close Contest
Game Summary
The Cleveland Cavaliers triumphed over the Sacramento Kings with a final score of 123-118. Despite a strong offensive showing from Sacramento, the Cavaliers effectively capitalized on their defensive prowess, forcing the Kings into 11 turnovers while limiting their shooting efficiency. Cleveland managed to keep Sacramento's scoring slightly below their season average, showcasing their ability to disrupt the Kings' rhythm throughout the game.
Top Performers
Evan Mobley led the Cavaliers with an impressive 29 points, complementing his scoring with 13 rebounds and 7 assists, contributing significantly to the team's overall success. Jarrett Allen provided solid support with 15 points and 9 rebounds, while De'Andre Hunter added 9 points. For Sacramento, Domantas Sabonis was a standout performer, recording a double-double with 24 points and 16 rebounds, followed closely by Dennis Schröder with 21 points and DeMar DeRozan contributing 20 points.
Odds Recap
The Cavaliers were favored by 12 points heading into the game, and while they secured the win, they did not cover the spread, finishing just 5 points above the Kings. This close margin indicates that Sacramento performed better against the spread than anticipated. The game total was not applicable, as it wasn't provided.
Prediction Recap
The model accurately predicted the Cavaliers would win straight up, but it missed on the spread, correctly identifying them as favorites but failing to account for Sacramento's strong performance against the number. It successfully called the winner but missed on the spread by 7 points.
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