The Cougar NBA tracker: Jimmer Fredette, game 52

Behind an impressive 3-point shooting display the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Kings 109-99 on Tuesday night.

The Cavaliers shot 12 of 21 from 3-point range led by 2013 number one pick Anthony Bennett who made all three of his attempts. Bennett finished the night with 19 points and 10 rebounds in one of the best games of his young NBA career. Cleveland also got solid nights from Tristan Thompson, Luol Deng and Dion Waiters. Thompson tallied 16 points, 13 rebounds and two steals, while Deng added 22 points on 4 of 5 shooting from distance and Waiters chipped in with 20 points and eight assists.

Sacramento was led by DeMarcus Cousins who put up 21 points and 10 rebounds. The Kings also got contributions from Rudy Gay and Isaiah Thomas in the loss. Gay registered 14 points and nine rebounds while Thomas added 16 points and eight assists.

Jimmer played 8:25 on the night and went scoreless on 0 for 3 shooting but did manage two assists.

The Kings are back in action on Wednesday night when they travel to New York to take on the Knicks.

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