In the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Sacramento Kings matchup, James Harden had a strong fourth-quarter performance as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Sacramento Kings 132-126 in his team debut.
According to Fear the Sword, Cleveland struggled early as its four-guard lineup looked out of sync and Sacramento took advantage of the slow start while Donovan Mitchell and Harden hesitated to take control of the offense.
The Cavaliers recovered before halftime, but fell behind again in the third quarter. Mitchell kept Cleveland within reach with 12 points in the period and set up a dramatic finish.
Jarrett Allen scored inside and Harden hit back-to-back 3-pointers to give the Cavaliers a late lead.
Sacramento briefly tied the game, but Mitchell’s free throws and key defensive stops helped them win.
According to Fear the Sword, Harden finished with 23 points, eight assists and two rebounds, including 15 points in the fourth quarter alone.
Mitchell led all scorers with 35 points, while Allen added 29 points and 10 rebounds.
The win extends Cleveland’s strong streak, which has given the team three straight wins and eight wins in its last nine games.
The Cavaliers will next take on the Denver Nuggets to conclude their Western Conference road trip.
