Cavs Roll Over the Kings: Another Road Win!
So, the Cleveland Cavaliers just keep on winning, huh? They absolutely crushed the Sacramento Kings last night, 137-117. March 19th, 2025, will go down in the books as another night of Cavs dominance. This victory? Their twelfth straight road win. Seriously, who saw that coming? They're looking like real contenders now.
The Cavs' Offense: A Force of Nature
Even without Darius Garland, the Cavs' offense was on fire. Donovan Mitchell was incredible, dropping 28 points. His three-point shooting was on point – he was 50% from beyond the arc! That contributed massively to their already league-leading average of 122.5 points per game. Max Strus also hit some clutch threes. And Jarrett Allen? Man, he was a beast on the boards, grabbing rebounds like it was his job (which it is, and he's averaging 10.2 per game). It was just a complete team effort.
Sacramento Struggles: Injuries Take Their Toll
The Kings, on the other hand, were really struggling. They were missing some key players due to injuries. Domantas Sabonis was out with an ankle sprain, and Zach LaVine was sidelined for personal reasons. Sabonis' absence was huge; his usual 19.2 points and 13.9 rebounds per game were sorely missed. DeMar DeRozan and LaVine (averaging 22.5 points over his last 10 games) did what they could, but it wasn't enough to stop the Cavs’ offensive explosion. And honestly, their defense—ranked 20th in the league, allowing 115.6 points per game—didn't help matters. You know how sometimes things just spiral?
What's Next for These Teams?
The Cavaliers are sitting pretty at 56-11, the top seed in the Eastern Conference. They're definitely looking like a team that could make a serious playoff run. The Kings, though? They’re at 34-33, clinging to the ninth seed in the West. They've got a much tougher road ahead; they need to figure out this injury situation and seriously improve their defense to even make the playoffs. It's going to be a tough fight for them.
It's clear the Cavs are playing some amazing basketball right now. Their road dominance is simply astonishing. Will they keep it up? Only time will tell, but right now, they're looking unstoppable.
