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Deni Avdija delivered a standout performance with 34 points as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-107 in NBA Cup action on Friday night. The victory extended Portland’s winning streak to three games and gave them a positive start to their six-game road trip. The Trail Blazers produced an impressive shooting display to maintain control of the contest and improve their season record to 9-3.
Meanwhile, the defeat added to Sacramento’s difficult start to the campaign, with the Kings falling to 1-11 overall and remaining winless at home after seven games at the Golden 1 Center. The loss also saw them match the franchise’s worst record after the opening 12 games of a season, previously set by the 1990-91 team. With their home crowd still waiting for a first victory, Sacramento will be under pressure to turn its fortunes around.
Portland Trail Blazers Extend Winning Streak with 120-107 Victory Over Sacramento Kings
Damian Lillard complemented Avdija’s impressive display with 29 points as Portland continued its strong start to the 2026-27 NBA season, improving its record to 9-3. The Trail Blazers have also been particularly effective away from home, winning six of their seven road games so far, with their only defeat coming against the Los Angeles Lakers in their NBA Cup opener. Toumani Camara contributed 14 points, while Donovan Clingan recorded a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Avdija was highly efficient throughout the contest, converting 11 of his 13 attempts from the field, including three three-pointers. He also made all nine of his free throws to finish with 34 points. Lillard’s contribution added another dimension to Portland’s offence, with the veteran guard continuing to make an impact following his return from an Achilles injury that kept him away from competitive action for more than 500 days.
Sacramento Kings Extend Losing Streak to Five Games as Home Woes Continue
For Sacramento, De’Andre Hunter led the scoring with 24 points, while Domantas Sabonis put together a strong performance with 21 points and 12 rebounds. The Kings had a few promising spells during the game, with Sabonis and Keegan Murray providing some resistance, but they struggled to match Portland’s consistency. Their problems from beyond the arc and at the free-throw line proved costly, while a lack of production from the backcourt made another comeback difficult.
The defeat extended Sacramento’s losing streak to five games and left the team with a disappointing 1-11 record, including seven consecutive defeats at home. The Kings are still searching for their first victory at the Golden 1 Center this season and have now matched the franchise’s worst start after 12 games. Meanwhile, Portland will look to continue its winning momentum when it takes on Minnesota in back-to-back games on Monday and Tuesday. Sacramento, on the other hand, will return to action on Sunday when it hosts Oklahoma City, hoping to end its difficult run and finally register a home victory.