Sacramento Kings vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Sacramento Kings (11-16) play against the Cleveland Cavaliers (12-12) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Saturday December 11, 2021

Sacramento Kings 103, Cleveland Cavaliers 117 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
FINAL: Kings fall to the Cavaliers, 117-103.
After trailing by 29 in the first half, Sacramento mounted a 2nd-half comeback led by @Davion Mitchell, @Buddy Hield, & @Damian Jones, who closed the gap to 14 by the final buzzer. pic.twitter.com/y1yC9vO8Gy – 10:46 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
The 1⃣0⃣0⃣th career double-double for The Fro!
#LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/XWaV1kiSGm – 10:43 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
“Throughout my whole life I’ve kinda been on winning teams or always didn’t lose that many games. So I’m learning a lot just by going through some adversity here.” -Davion Mitchell – 10:36 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Just couldn’t wait to beat the Kings! #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/iVVGGCHJ9i – 10:33 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
The Cavs are 16-12. They might have 2 All-Stars and the ROTY this season.
Garland:
— 19 PPG, 7 APG
— 47/38/89%
Allen:
— 17 PPG, 11 RPG
— 71 FG%
— On pace for 15/10 on 70% season ever
Mobley:
— 14 PPG, 8 RPG, 2 BPG
— Leads rookies in REB and BLK
— 2nd among rookies in TS% pic.twitter.com/lW1SO0yYDy – 10:32 PM

Joe Gabriele @CavsJoeG
For #Cavs: Okoro, season-hi 20pts, 7-9FG, 2-3 3ptFG, 4reb, 2stl; Allen, 19pts, 11reb, 3blk; Cedi, 18pts, 4-10 3ptFG; Garland, 16pts, career-hi 13asst; Mobley, 15pts, 7-14FG, career-hi 15reb, blk; Rubio, 15pts, 2-3 3ptFG, 3asst, 3stl; Love, 11pts, 3-5 3ptFG, 4reb. pic.twitter.com/KD5CRndgSY – 10:31 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
At some point we have to have the conversation of Jarrett Allen being an All-Star this season.
— 17 PPG, 11 RPG
— 71 FG%
— One of 13 players averaging 15/10
— On pace for 15/10 on 70% season ever
— 4th in double-doubles pic.twitter.com/QCVGkaTc4j – 10:29 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Jarrett Allen took 8 shots tonight. He finished with:
19 PTS
11 REB
2 STL
3 BLK
He has averaged 21/12 on 72% shooting in his last 11 games. pic.twitter.com/vIb4qnf7Yb – 10:26 PM

Joe Gabriele @CavsJoeG
Things get a little tight after H – #Cavs score 45pts in 2Q, 36 in 2H, but hang on for 1117-103 win, 3rd straight, 7th in last 9; 7 #Cavs in dbl-figs, 3 w/dbl-dbl; CLE, 47%FG, 82%FT; CLE, 27asst on 41FGM; CLE never trailed; FB pts: CLE, 22, SAC, 8. pic.twitter.com/epNFyTg1KP – 10:26 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
So maybe Luke Walton wasn’t all to blame? After a disappointing loss to the Hornets on Friday night, the Kings made it two straight in Cleveland when they were completely embarrassed by the Cavs. Here are 6 takeaways from the 117-103 shellacking. – 10:25 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
The Heat will undergo a round of COVID testing tonight postgame and then another round Sunday before leaving for Cleveland to start their four-game trip. In addition to Martin and Adebayo, the expectation is that Morris and Butler also will not travel Sunday. – 10:25 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
That’s 3⃣ in a row! #LetEmKnow – 10:25 PM

Joe Vardon @joevardon
The Cavs hold on to beat Sacramento, 117-103, for their seventh win in nine games. All of the wins have been by 13 or more points. Darius Garland with 16 points and a career high 13 assists. Isaac Okoro led with 20 points. Buddy Hield had 21 for the Kings. – 10:23 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
TWO BIG THREE’S FROM THIS GUY ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/jyrtz8qByy – 10:19 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Up ⤴️ and In ⤵️ #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/4lfUPrSm1H – 10:12 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Damian Jones hammer. And-1. – 10:07 PM

Joe Vardon @joevardon
Cleveland’s 29-point halftime lead over Sacramento is down to 10. Buddy Hield has 19 points off the Kings’ bench. There is 6:30 left. – 10:06 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Another 3-pointer by Buddy Hield. The Kings are within 10 with 6:50 remaining after trailing by 29. – 10:06 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
19-2 run by the Kings. – 10:05 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Buddy Hield triple. Kings within…13. 8:20 remaining in the fourth. – 10:01 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
103-87. Kings within 16. – 10:00 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Hat tip to Davion Mitchell. He keeps playing hard. Kings within 18 with 10:26 remaining. – 9:54 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
We have 101 after 3! #LetEmKnow – 9:48 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Again, we warned you about Ice tonight 🥶
@Isaac Okoro has 20PTS and we are still in the 3rd quarter! #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/e8Y5zluhl7 – 9:41 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Damian Jones and Chimezie Metu in the game. – 9:40 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Man, these boys are DUNKING DUNKING tonight. – 9:39 PM

John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
Even before tonight, Cavs’ starting lineup (Okoro version) had scored efficient 117 pp100p: nba.com/stats/team/161…
It’s amazing given that it has 1 guy who can dribble. But their p&r execution is darn near impeccable. Garland is fantastic, Allen does a lot more than catch lobs. – 9:39 PM

Joe Vardon @joevardon
I have lost count of how many lobs Darius Garland has thrown for dunks tonight, but the stats monitor tells me he has 12 assists, which ties a career high. There is 4:13 left in the third quarter. – 9:38 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Put ’em on a poster, JA! #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/SUf3Dze3Bn – 9:36 PM

Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Harrison Barnes attempts to challenge Jarrett Allen & Evan Mobley at the rim. Any guesses how this shot ended? pic.twitter.com/RMRfQWIifa – 9:35 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings with a 6-0 run to start the third. Move within 23. – 9:27 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Bagley with a strong take for the And-1. – 9:25 PM

Joe Vardon @joevardon
As I suspected, the Cavs’ first half against Sacramento was historic. Their 81 points tied a franchise record for points in H1 (Nov. 23, 2016 against Portland), and were two shy of a franchise record for points in either half (83, against IND, Jan. 15, 1993) – 9:25 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
When you tie the franchise record for most points in an opening half 🥳 #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/cMd14vOTda – 9:22 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Boy, do we love this team ❤️💛
@socios | #LetEmKnow – 9:15 PM

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz up 20 with 3 minutes left, timeout Washington.
Jazz are going to go 4-0 on a relatively tough road trip: CLE, MIN, PHI, WAS. Last three wins by big, big margins. It’s a really high level of play from the Jazz right now. – 9:15 PM

Joe Gabriele @CavsJoeG
Literally EVERYTHING working for the #Cavs – explode for season-hi 1H in pts – lead SAC, 81-52; CLE, 61%FG, 7-14 3ptFG, 14-16FT; asst: CLE, 19, SAC, 8; Cedi, 18pt, 6-7FG, 4-4 3ptFG; Okoro, 15pt, 5-5FG; Garland, 12pt, game-hi 8asst; Mobley, 12pt, 7reb, 3blk; Allen, 8pt, 6reb, 2blk pic.twitter.com/gxDzK0M5U7 – 9:14 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
JARRETT ALLEN IS ________ 🤯
@Jarrett Allen | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/dNZj7mk07Y – 9:13 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Cavaliers up 81-52 at the half. The Kings can’t guard anybody. Sometimes they don’t even try. The Cavs are shooting 60.4%, 7 of 14 from 3-point range, 14 of 16 at the stripe. Absolutely having their way and laughing about it. – 9:12 PM

Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJ
Wish there was a GIF for “You Dropped a Bomb on Me.” #Cavs up 81-52 on Kings at half. Remember some nights they struggled to score that many for a game. – 9:11 PM

Noel Harris @NorCalNoel916
I’m on the clock for the Chronicle right now, so I’ll let that be my excuse for switching from the Kings to Warriors. Maybe Steph will make my shift a bit easier and not break the #NBA 3-point record tonight. – 9:09 PM

Tas Melas @TasMelas
Cavs put 81 on Sacramento in the 1st half. Are the Kings gonna come out for the 3rd quarter? – 9:09 PM

Joe Vardon @joevardon
Welp, it’s halftime in Cleveland and the Cavaliers are beating the Kings of Sacramento, 81-52. Cedi Osman has four 3s and 18 points. – 9:09 PM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Sacramento Kings are Sacramento Kinging pic.twitter.com/Avpaz9UoSA – 9:09 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
YOU GUYS HAVE @RMFieldHouse ROCKIN’ ❤️💛 – 9:09 PM

Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
i wish more of you could see what the Cavs are doing to the Kings right now. that’s if you enjoy horror movies, of course. – 9:08 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
CEDI OSMAN GOT US FEELING LIKE 🔥
18 PTS
6-7 FG
4-4 3PT pic.twitter.com/KSB9x6ov8a – 9:08 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
The @Jarrett Allen block. The @Cedi Osman bounce. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/FTVWFhIC48 – 9:07 PM

Tas Melas @TasMelas
After watching this extended celebration, I’m pretty sure Cedi Osman’s Cavs teammates really like him. pic.twitter.com/MB2ZNi032a – 9:06 PM

Joe Vardon @joevardon
The Cavaliers’ 75 points in the first half are already a season high, and there is still 1:45 to go. – 9:05 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Last time I was in Cleveland for a Kings-Cavaliers game I saw Geraldo Rivera in the men’s room. – 9:04 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
75-48. Kings are cooked. – 9:03 PM

Rick Noland @RickNoland
Kings don’t even try to play D – 9:00 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox has hit his last four shots after an 0-for-5 start. He has 9 points. Kings still down 15. – 8:58 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
A good way to lose a game: Garland went to the hole, got fouled from behind by Fox and flipped one in off the glass over Len, who was in position but hardly raised a hand to contest the shot. And-1. Three-point play. Kings down big in the second quarter. – 8:55 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
🗣️ AND ONEEEE
@Darius Garland | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/Dr90LbSfNT – 8:52 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Terence Davis drills his first triple. – 8:48 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Shoot it, DG! #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/8gffnDSWxO – 8:47 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Cavaliers are still winning by nine, but the Kings are starting to even up the rebounding battle. Bagley and Len are doing good work on the glass. Kings can get back in this game if they get some stops, but the Cavs are shooting 56.3%. – 8:46 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
De’Aaron Fox checks back in at the 8:45 mark. He started 0-for-5. Kings need more. – 8:42 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Spectacular rebound by Bagley. Finish at the rim was nice as well. He’s playing hard. – 8:40 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Momentum hasn’t stopped. #LetEmKnow – 8:37 PM

Joe Vardon @joevardon
The Cavs are sticking with the bully mentality, scoring 22 of 36 Q1 points in the painted area. All Cleveland here early over the Kings of Sacramento, and Isaac Okoro has 11 points. – 8:36 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
EVAN MOBLEY.
That’s the tweet. pic.twitter.com/dEW34ylI4O – 8:35 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings trail 36-23 after 1Q in Cleveland. Listless. – 8:34 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Veteran ball movement 🔥 #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/0fPNs1UGL3 – 8:32 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Isaac Okoro has an early 1⃣1⃣ points in the first quarter! #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/NICXpWwl8G – 8:27 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Buddy Hield triple. 24-15 Cavs. – 8:25 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Harrison Barnes runs over Kevin Love for the And-1. – 8:23 PM

The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Alex Len with AUTHORITY 🔨💥
pic.twitter.com/WjqRdSgSPi – 8:18 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Bagley is attacking the lane now. Solid put back and then gets to the line on the next possession. – 8:18 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
IC3 🔥 #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/mvC3HxdjEJ – 8:18 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings came out timid. Overly concerned with the Cavs size in the paint. Down 10-3. – 8:15 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
The Markksman gets us started!
📺 #CavsKings on @BallySportsCLE pic.twitter.com/K3buCa2K1q – 8:14 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Alex Len with a hammer. 6-2 Cavs. – 8:13 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
6-0 Cleveland. – 8:12 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Harrison Barnes turns the ball over on the first possession. – 8:10 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Who’s ready for some Cavs basketball?! #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/JQB44qKc5O – 8:10 PM

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Tonight’s Starting Lineup powered by @Verizon ⬇️

👑 @De’Aaron Fox
👑 @Tyrese Haliburton
👑 @Harrison Barnes
👑 @Marvin Bagley
👑 @Alex Len pic.twitter.com/98STa0p83T – 7:37 PM

Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Kings go with a bigger lineup tonight to match up against one of the biggest frontlines in the league.
Fox, Haliburton, Barnes, Bagley and Len will start tonight vs. CLE. – 7:32 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Marvin Bagley gets his first start of the season. – 7:31 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Starters for @Sacramento Kings at Cleveland Cavaliers – 12/11:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Tyrese Haliburton
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Marvin Bagley III
C – Alex Len – 7:31 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings starters vs. Cavaliers:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Tyrese Haliburton
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Marvin Bagley III
C – Alex Len – 7:31 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
DG’s season by the numbers 👀
19.2 PPG
7.4 APG
.471 FG%
#LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/dgMsLcal5l – 7:31 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Consequence of doubleheader:
No postgame Shmurda.
By time Reggie Jackson went to postgame media, the room had been cleared. Los Angeles Kings are playing here in a couple hours so things are hastier at STAPLES than usual. – 7:13 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Ice is comin’ hot 🥶
Last night, @Isaac Okoro put up 16 PTS (7-10 FG), 3 REB and 1 BLK! #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/4vI1XWXSbF – 7:02 PM

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
916 arriving in the 216 with style 💧 pic.twitter.com/FM1XQ87CcY – 6:59 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards 10-game schedule to close out 2021 is absolutely brutal, will be quite the litmus test
vs Jazz
at Nuggets
at Kings
at Suns
at Jazz
at Nets
at Knicks
vs 76ers
at Heat
vs Cavs – 6:56 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Interim Kings coach Alvin Gentry hints at a possible lineup change to combat the size of the Cavaliers, who start Lauri Markkanen (6-11), Evan Mobley (6-11) and Jarrett Allen (6-10). – 6:44 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
The Starters vs. Sacramento! #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/K0FrPkRAyp – 6:39 PM

Joe Vardon @joevardon
The Cavs and Kings play here in Cleveland tonight, both on second nights of a back to back. Cavs are 6-2 in their last eight, and all wins have been ass beatings: by at least 13 points. Kings have won three of four. – 6:07 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Dogs Out 🐶 #MoreDriven pic.twitter.com/1gM1OlMTS7 – 5:40 PM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Jarrett Allen over his last 11 games:
✅ 20.5 PPG
✅ 11.3 RPG
✅ 73.6 FG%
He is one of only four players since the ABA-NBA merger to average at least 20p/10r while shooting 70% from the field over an 11-game span.
The others are Artis Gilmore, Dwight Howard, and Clint Capela. pic.twitter.com/rPwyO3nSUp – 5:31 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Another night of Cavs hoops!
🆚 @Sacramento Kings
🕗 8:00PM ET
📺 @BallySportsCLE
@betwayusa | #GetItLocked pic.twitter.com/Kn8y3cwoIt – 4:30 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Injury report: Kings at Cavaliers
Kings: OUT — Richaun Holmes (eye); Louis King (G League); Neemias Queta (G League); Jahmi’us Ramsey (G League); Robert Woodard II (G League).
Cavaliers: OUT — Collin Sexton (knee); RJ Nembhard Jr. (G League); Dylan Windler (G League). – 3:31 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Officials called everything correctly in the last two minutes of the Kings’ 124-123 loss to the Hornets on Friday, per the L2M Report.
official.nba.com/l2m/L2MReport.… – 3:28 PM

Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
The @Orlando Magic look to maintain their offensive output from Wednesday (season-high 130 pts in Sacramento) while improving their defensive effort (allowed 142 to the Kings) when they take the floor against the Clippers today at 3:30 pm ET.
Preview: https://t.co/OhwSmc0Cq7 pic.twitter.com/B33i3XLYsC – 2:33 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Feasting in transition 🥶
@KeyBank | #LetEmKnow – 2:30 PM