The Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. As the playoff race tightens, this cross-conference matchup carries high stakes, with both teams jostling for favorable seeding in their respective standings.
This isn’t just coast-to-coast competition—it’s a battle between two contrasting basketball ideologies. The Cavs bring grit and defense, while the Kings lean into fast-paced firepower. With stars on both ends and playoff positioning in play, expect a late-season clash brimming with urgency and drama.

| Time Zone | Offset | Local Time (April 6-7, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT - USA, Canada) | UTC -7 | 5:00 PM (April 6) |
| Mountain Time (MT - USA) | UTC -6 | 6:00 PM (April 6) |
| Central Time (CT - USA) | UTC -5 | 7:00 PM (April 6) |
| Eastern Time (ET - USA) | UTC -4 | 8:00 PM (April 6) |
| Brazil, Argentina (BRT/ART) | UTC -3 | 9:00 PM (April 6) |
| GMT (UK, Portugal) | UTC ±0 | 12:00 AM (April 7) |
| Central European Time (CET) | UTC +1 | 1:00 AM (April 7) |
| Indian Standard Time (IST) | UTC +5:30 | 5:30 AM (April 7) |
| Date | Winner | Score | Top Performer | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2025 | Cavaliers | 113-105 | Donovan Mitchell – 34 pts, 6 ast | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Dec 15, 2024 | Kings | 121-110 | De’Aaron Fox – 29 pts, 5 stl | Golden 1 Center |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Cavaliers | 117-108 | Darius Garland – 26 pts, 9 ast | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Nov 19, 2023 | Kings | 119-102 | Domantas Sabonis – 22 pts, 15 reb | Golden 1 Center |
| Dec 2, 2022 | Cavaliers | 105-101 | Jarrett Allen – 19 pts, 17 reb | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
The Cavaliers, sitting comfortably in the upper tier of the Eastern Conference, are battling to clinch a top-four seed and lock in home-court advantage for the first round. Every win matters in this razor-tight race, especially with the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat breathing down their necks. A strong finish to the regular season could set the tone for a deep playoff push.
On the other hand, the Kings are fighting for their Western Conference survival. Hovering between the 6th and 8th seeds, they’re trying to avoid slipping into the Play-In Tournament. With teams like the Warriors and Pelicans surging behind them, Sacramento must secure wins—especially at home—to stay afloat. De’Aaron Fox and Sabonis will need to be near-perfect to carry this team forward.
This clash isn’t just about style or reputation—it’s about trajectory. One team is looking to sharpen their edge for a playoff war; the other is clinging to their postseason identity. When the ball tips in Sacramento, we’ll see who’s rising—and who’s at risk of falling.