US EditionDonovan Mitchell Pours in 33 Points as Cavaliers Top Kings
Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points and Evan Mobley added 29, leading the Cavaliers to their fourth win in five games with key defensive plays down the stretch.
- On Jan. 23, 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Sacramento Kings 123-118 in Cleveland, led by Donovan Mitchell's 33 points and Evan Mobley's 29.
- With the Kings rallying from an 11-point deficit to take a 114-113 lead with four minutes left, Cleveland's early 16-2 start was disrupted after a lineup change by Doug Christie.
- Dominating the second half, Evan Mobley finished with 29 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists and four blocks, attacking decisively with Sabonis off the floor.
- The Cavs' recent stretch includes four wins in five games and a 16-5 record versus losing teams, while Sacramento dropped its fourth straight opening a six-game road trip.
- Despite the win, Cleveland Cavaliers' 3-point defense remains a concern after allowing 13 triples at 39.4%, while bench players Nae'Qwan Tomlin, De'Andre Hunter and Craig Porter Jr. posted large negative plus-minus marks.
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Domantas Sabonis, who played the most minutes in the NBA after injury, was the Sacramento Kings' leading scorer, but the Lithuanian's team lost for the fourth time in a row.
NBA: Donovan Mitchell pours in 33 points as Cavaliers top Kings
Donovan Mitchell had 33 points and eight assists, and Evan Mobley collected a season-high-tying 29 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Sacramento Kings 123-118 on Friday night.
Cavaliers defeat Kings behind Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley
Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, Evan Mobley matched a season high with 29 and the host Cavaliers showed some more encouraging signs in a 123-118 win over the Sacramento Kings on Jan. 23. The Cavs, who have been streaky through much of this season, won for the fourth time in five games. They also improved to 16-5 against teams with losing records. Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson has been hoping to get more consistency from his team, which can l…
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Mitchell scores 33 points, Mobley adds 29 and 13 boards to pace Cavaliers to 123-118 win over Kings
Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, Evan Mobley matched a season-high with 29 and the Cleveland Cavaliers showed some more encouraging signs in a 123-118 win over the Sacramento Kings.
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