By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 05:47 GMT, 8 February 2026 | Updated: 05:48 GMT, 8 February 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - James Harden scored 23 points in his Cavaliers debut and Donovan Mitchell had 35 to lead Cleveland to a 132-126 victory over Sacramento on Saturday night, sending the Kings to their 12th straight loss.
Harden was acquired by Cleveland from the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday for Darius Garland and a second-round draft pick.
Jarrett Allen had 29 points and 10 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who won for the eighth time in nine games.
Nique Clifford scored 30 points to lead Sacramento, which hasn´t won since beating Washington at home on Jan. 16. The Kings have lost six straight at home.
Cavaliers: At Denver on Monday night.
Kings: At New Orleans on Monday night.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) attempts to pass over Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)
Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (5) and Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, left, dive for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)
Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (5) takes a shot over Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)
Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (5) drives to the basket with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) defending during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)