PREVIEW: The Sacramento Kings visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, January 23, in an NBA matchup featuring a struggling road team against a surging home squad. Sacramento enters this contest having lost their previous seven road outings , desperate to reverse their fortunes away from home. The Kings have struggled on both ends of the floor this season, ranking 29th in offensive rating and 27th in defensive rating , which aligns with their ShotQuality profile showing low spacing on offense and poor rim defense. Cleveland comes in after escaping with a 94-87 victory over Charlotte, with Donovan Mitchell posting 24 points and Evan Mobley recording a double-double , setting the tone with their defensive intensity. The Cavaliers possess a ShotQuality arsenal built for success, ranking third in efficient rim attacks and sixth in both three-point frequency and offensive spacing. Mitchell continues his elite season with 28.9 points per game while shooting 48.3% from the field, while Mobley chips in 17.7 points on strong 51.6% shooting , giving Cleveland multiple offensive weapons to exploit Sacramento's defensive vulnerabilities. The Cavaliers will be without Darius Garland, Max Strus, and Sam Merrill on Friday , which could limit their perimeter options slightly. Sacramento has won the last two matchups between these teams, including a 120-113 victory at Rocket Arena , suggesting the Kings possess the experience and capability to compete despite their recent struggles.