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Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings Clash at Golden 1 Center

The Cleveland Cavaliers, with a record of 4-6, faced off against the Sacramento Kings, who held a 5-4 record. The final score was 132-120 in favor of the home team.


SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Max Strus #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball during the game against the Sacramento Kings on November 13, 2023 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

In an intense matchup at the Golden 1 Center, the Cleveland Cavaliers put up a valiant effort but ultimately fell to the Sacramento Kings. The Cavs scored consistently across all four quarters with 25, 35, 29, and 31 points respectively. Despite their best efforts and leading for a total time of one minute and twenty-six seconds during the game with their biggest lead being three points, they couldn't maintain control against a determined Kings side.


The Cavs showcased some impressive offensive statistics: they shot nearly fifty percent from the field (49.5) and were particularly effective from beyond the arc with an impressive forty-six percent three-point shooting accuracy. They also excelled at free throws making eighty-two percent of their attempts.


SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball during the game against the Sacramento Kings on November 13, 2023 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

On individual performances for Cleveland Cavaliers: contributions were widespread as they dished out twenty-four assists over the course of play while turning over possession eleven times which resulted in an assists turnover ratio of approximately two. Their bench added valuable support by contributing thirty-five points to their total score.


Defensively though, it was challenging for them as they managed only one block throughout the game compared to four by Sacramento Kings. They also recorded fewer steals than their opponents – both teams had three each – indicating that there wasn't much disruption caused to Sacramento's flow in offense.


SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots a three point basket against the Sacramento Kings on November 13, 2023 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

The home team capitalized on this advantage; not only did they have better efficiency on offense but also defensively outperformed Cleveland by limiting them below their offensive rating while surpassing them on defensive rating.


Sacramento's dominance is further reflected in how long they led during this contest – forty-six minutes and one second – which is significantly higher than that of Cleveland's brief lead time. Their largest margin was twenty-one points showcasing periods where they took control decisively.


As for rebounding efforts from both sides: it was closely contested with Cleveland grabbing forty-seven rebounds compared to forty-four by Sacramento; however, it wasn't enough to turn tides in favor of visiting team fans who witnessed this encounter live along with seventeen thousand eight hundred twenty-nine attendees at Golden 1 Center.



Looking ahead after this tough outing against Sacramento Kings; fans can catch next action involving Cleveland Cavaliers when they visit Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center located in Portland on November sixteen scheduled for three AM Eastern Time broadcasted via ROOT Sports NW channel six hundred eighty-seven or BSOH channel six hundred sixty depending upon viewer’s location.

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