Kings Defeat Cavaliers 123-119, Extending Cleveland's Losing Streak to Three

DeMar DeRozan's clutch performance and rookie Devin Carter's season-high contributions helped Sacramento secure a critical victory despite missing key players.

• DeMar DeRozan led the Sacramento Kings with 27 points, including decisive baskets in the final minutes of the game.
• Rookie Devin Carter scored a season-high 16 points off the bench, playing a pivotal role in the Kings' comeback win.
• The Kings overcame a poor shooting start, missing 17 of their first 19 shots, and a halftime deficit with a 43-point third quarter.
• The Cleveland Cavaliers rested All-Star Darius Garland, and Evan Mobley stepped up with 31 points, including 22 in the final 15 minutes, but it wasn't enough to avoid their third straight loss.
• The victory moved the Kings three games ahead in the race for ninth place in the Western Conference standings, while the Cavaliers matched their longest losing streak of the season.

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