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ClippersSacramento Kings @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Jan 23, 2026
Kings vs Cavaliers final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Sacramento Kings 123-118 on January 23, 2026 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 35 | 36 | 22 | 25 | 118 |
| Cavaliers | 35 | 33 | 34 | 21 | 123 |
Top Performers
Kings
- 24 PTS Domantas Sabonis
- 16 REB Domantas Sabonis
- 7 AST Malik Monk
Cavaliers
- 33 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 13 REB Evan Mobley
- 8 AST Donovan Mitchell
Kings vs Cavaliers Box Score
Sacramento Kings
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook G | 26 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-12 | 3-10 | 2-2 | -18 |
| Zach LaVine GF | 22 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-8 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -20 |
| Maxime Raynaud F | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -6 |
| DeMar DeRozan GF | 30 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-12 | 0-1 | 8-9 | -24 |
| Precious Achiuwa F | 20 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-6 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -22 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Nique Clifford G | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Dennis Schröder G | 31 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-12 | 3-5 | 6-6 | +19 |
| Malik Monk G | 32 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-15 | 4-9 | 0-0 | +17 |
| Domantas Sabonis FC | 30 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9-14 | 1-1 | 5-5 | +16 |
| Dylan Cardwell C | 22 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +10 |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson F | 35 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6-14 | 3-5 | 2-3 | +20 |
| Evan Mobley F | 34 | 29 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 13-24 | 0-4 | 3-5 | +17 |
| Dean Wade FC | 28 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +21 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 34 | 33 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11-25 | 5-12 | 6-7 | +5 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 33 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 9-10 | +7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Larry Nance Jr. FC | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-3 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Craig Porter G | 21 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -7 |
| De'Andre Hunter FG | 19 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-9 | 1-3 | 2-2 | -12 |
| Tyrese Proctor G | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -1 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -27 |
Kings vs Cavaliers Recap
The Cavaliers beat the Kings with a 34-22 third quarter that turned a 3-point halftime deficit into a lead. Cleveland moved to 26-20 on the season, while Sacramento fell to 12-34.
The Kings led 71-68 at halftime after outscoring the Cavaliers 36-33 in the second. Cleveland then won the third by 12 and led 102-93 after three quarters. The Cavaliers also protected the ball, committing 6 turnovers to Sacramento's 11.
Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points and added 8 assists for Cleveland. Domantas Sabonis answered with 24 points and 16 rebounds for the Kings. Sacramento made 42 of 89 shots from the field, while Cleveland made 44 of 96 and outrebounded the Kings 48-43.
The number to know: 11 Kings turnovers against 6 for Cleveland, which gave the Cavaliers extra possessions in a game they won by 5.
Team Stats
| Kings | Stat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| 42-89 | Field Goals | 44-96 |
| 47.2% | FG % | 45.8% |
| 13-33 | 3-Pointers | 13-36 |
| 39.4% | 3P % | 36.1% |
| 21-22 | Free Throws | 22-27 |
| 95.5% | FT % | 81.5% |
| 43 | Rebounds | 48 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 16 |
| 26 | Assists | 23 |
| 5 | Steals | 6 |
| 2 | Blocks | 6 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 6 |
| 25 | Fouls | 17 |
| 6 | Biggest Lead | 14 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kings | 54.5% | 10.0% | 23.8% | 0.236 |
 Cavaliers | 52.6% | 5.3% | 32.7% | 0.229 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Kings vs Cavaliers Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, January 23, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Kings NBC Sports California · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
- Arena
- Rocket ArenaCleveland
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Kings vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Kings last 5
- L vs Raptors 109-122 Jan 21, 2026
- L vs Heat 117-130 Jan 20, 2026
- L vs Trail Blazers 110-117 Jan 18, 2026
- W vs Wizards 128-115 Jan 16, 2026
- W vs Knicks 112-101 Jan 14, 2026
Cavaliers last 5
- W @ Hornets 94-87 Jan 21, 2026
- L vs Thunder 104-136 Jan 19, 2026
- W @ 76ers 117-115 Jan 16, 2026
- W @ 76ers 133-107 Jan 14, 2026
- L vs Jazz 112-123 Jan 12, 2026
Previous meetings
- Feb 7, 2026 Cavaliers @ Kings 132-126
More NBA Games on Jan 23, 2026
- Final
Houston Rockets4-0111
Detroit Pistons3-1104Top: Durant 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2103
Atlanta Hawks2-2110Top: Booker 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics3-1130
Brooklyn Nets0-4126Top: Pritchard 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-2117
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0114Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 47 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3133
Memphis Grizzlies4-0127Top: Bey 36 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-2102
Milwaukee Bucks1-3100Top: Antetokounmpo 22 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1110Top: Mamukelashvili 22 PTSBox score ›
That covers Kings vs Cavaliers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Kings visit the Pelicans Oct 29; Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28.
Kings vs Cavaliers FAQs
Who won Kings vs Cavaliers on Jan 23, 2026?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Sacramento Kings 123-118 on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 33 points.
What are the Kings and Cavaliers records?
After this game the Kings were 12-34 and the Cavaliers were 26-20 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Kings vs Cavaliers?
Domantas Sabonis scored 24 for the Kings. Donovan Mitchell scored 33 for the Cavaliers.
Who leads the Kings vs Cavaliers season series?
The Cavaliers lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Kings vs Cavaliers game?
The Cavaliers beat the Kings 132-126 on Feb 7, 2026 on the road.
Where was Kings vs Cavaliers played?
At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What was the score by quarter in Kings vs Cavaliers?
Kings-Cavaliers: Q1 35-35, Q2 36-33, Q3 22-34, Q4 25-21.
What is next for the Kings and Cavaliers?
Kings visit the Pelicans on Thursday, October 29 at 8:00 PM ET; Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.