Cleveland seeks 12th straight road win against Sacramento

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to face the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday at 10 p.m. EDT in Sacramento. Cleveland is looking to extend its road win streak to 12 games. They currently hold the best record in the Eastern Conference at 56-11. Sacramento has a record of 34-33, placing them ninth in the Western Conference. They have had a decent home performance with 17 wins out of 32 games. However, the Kings struggle in close games, holding a record of 4 wins and 7 losses in one-possession matchups. Cleveland has been impressive on the road with a 26-6 record. The Cavaliers rank eighth in offensive rebounds, averaging 10.9 per game, with Jarrett Allen leading the way. Sacramento is strong in making three-pointers, averaging 12.6 per game, but this is just under the 13.1 three-pointers the Cavaliers usually allow. In terms of scoring, the Cavaliers average 122.5 points per game, which is 6.9 points more than what the Kings typically allow at 115.6 points. Key players for the Kings include DeMar DeRozan, who averages 22.2 points, and Zach LaVine, who has been scoring 22.5 points in his last 10 games. For Cleveland, Darius Garland averages 21.0 points, while Max Strus is hitting 2.5 three-pointers per game over the past 10 contests. In their last 10 games, the Kings have a balanced record of 5-5, scoring an average of 114.6 points per game. The Cavaliers have been on a roll, winning 9 out of 10 and averaging 120.4 points. Both teams are performing well, but Cleveland looks to solidify its dominance on the road. Domantas Sabonis from the Kings is out with an ankle injury, while the Cavaliers report no injuries.


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