- Sacramento secured a 123-119 victory despite missing key players Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine
- Cleveland, previously dominant, has now suffered three defeats in just four days
- The Cavaliers remain atop the East but have been overtaken by Oklahoma City in the overall standings
Key Takeaways:
Sacramento claimed a 123-119 win over Cleveland in the latest NBA clash. Despite being without two of their key players — Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine due to injuries — the Kings managed to take down the Eastern Conference leaders, handing them their third loss in just four days. Before March 16, Cleveland had lost only 10 games all season. However, this recent slump has put their dominance in question.
FINAL: Kings defeat the Cavs 123-119.
👑 DeMar DeRozan: 27 PTS, 4 AST, 1 STL
👑 Malik Monk: 22 PT, 8 AST, 5 REB
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— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) March 20, 2025
The Cavaliers controlled the early stages of the game, leading by seven points after the first quarter and extending their advantage to nine by halftime. However, Sacramento turned the tide in the second half, winning the third quarter 43-32 and edging out the fourth 33-31 to complete the comeback.
Evan Mobley led Cleveland’s scoring with a double-double performance of 31 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists, while Donovan Mitchell added 26 points. DeMar DeRozan was Sacramento’s top scorer with 27 points, while Malik Monk chipped in with 22.
Despite the defeat, Cleveland continues to lead the Eastern Conference standings with a 56-13 record but has now fallen behind Oklahoma City in the overall league rankings. The Thunder hold the best record in the NBA at 57-12. Meanwhile, Sacramento sits ninth in the Western Conference with 35 wins and 33 losses, aiming to solidify their play-in position in the coming games.