The Sacramento Kings (16 - 21) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers (19 - 19) 103 - 84 on Sunday. Sacramento has won three of their last five games, finally starting to find some success following the firing of ex - head coach Mike Malone. DeMarcus Cousins led the way with a game - high 26 points and 13 rebounds. The Kings won the first three quarters and were up 59 - 44 at halftime. They turned the ball over just four times the entire game, taking away the Cavaliers' chances for easy points on offense. Cleveland has been active on the trade front, completing two separate deals in the last week to help improve their roster, but they've also seen their record worsen and are currently riding a five - game losing streak. LeBron James is nearing a return from his knee and back strains, which will give the team a talent boost, but talent has n't been their issue this season, consistency has. Playing in the Eastern Conference gives the Cavaliers a lot of time to find their footing, as they're in essentially no risk of missing the playoffs given the depths to the depravity in the East. At just .500, Cleveland is still the sixth seed. In the West, a .500 record would leave the Cavs on the outside looking in at the playoffs. Sacramento will stay home to host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, while the Cavaliers will continue their road trip against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.
["TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 21 Losses ,has 103 Total points ,has 4 Turnovers ,has 16 Wins ."
 "TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 19 Losses ,has 84 Total points ,has 19 Turnovers ."]