yahoo - 1/23/2026 1:07:28 AM - GMT (+2 )
The Cleveland Cavaliers have won four out of their last six and have a good chance of extending that to five out of their last seven as they host the Sacramento Kings on Friday.
The Kings are one of the most aimless teams in the league, and also one of the worst. Their starting lineup featuring Russell Westbrook, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan would’ve been potent a decade ago. It isn’t in 2026. Domantas Sabonis only being available for 14 games this season has made matters worse.
This should be a good opportunity for the Cavs to build some momentum before taking on the Orlando Magic in back-to-back games.
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Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (25-20) vs. Sacramento Kings (12-33)
Where: Rocket Arena – Cleveland, OH
When: Fri., Jan. 23 at 7:30 PM
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network App, NBA League Pass
Point spread: Not yet set
Cavs injury report: Darius Garland – OUT (toe), Sam Merrill – OUT (hand), Max Strus – OUT (foot), Chris Livingston – OUT (G League), Luke Travers – OUT (G League)
Kings injury report: Keegan Murray – OUT (ankle), Daeqwon Plowden – OUT (G League), Isaiah Stevens – OUT (G League)
Cavs expectedstarting lineup: Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
Kings expected starting lineup: Russell Westbrook, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, Maxime Raynaud
Previous matchup: The Kings swept the season series last season. They defeated the Cavs 120-113 most recently on April 6.
Here’s a look at both teams’ impact stats via Cleaning the Glass.
| Offensive Rating | Defensive Rating | Net Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavs | 116.9 (11th) | 114.6 (12th) | +2.3 (12th) |
| Kings | 110.9 (28th) | 120.2 (28th) | -9.3 (29th) |
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