The Cleveland Cavaliers' recent woes continued as they suffered their third consecutive loss, falling 123-119 to the Sacramento Kings. DeMar DeRozan showcased his clutch abilities, leading the Kings with 27 points, while Keegan Murray's late-game contributions proved crucial. The Cavaliers, who opted to rest All-Star Darius Garland, still saw standout performances from Evan Mobley with 31 points and Donovan Mitchell with 26 points.

The Kings surged in the second half, outscoring the Cavaliers by 43 points in the third quarter to take control of the game. Despite multiple ties in the fourth quarter, Sacramento maintained their composure, with DeRozan scoring crucial buckets in the closing moments. The Kings now sit comfortably ahead in the playoff race while the Cavaliers struggle to maintain their dominance in the Eastern Conference.