Trail Blazers beat Kings 120-107 in NBA Cup play for third straight win

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Deni Avdija scored 34 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 120-107 on Friday night in NBA Cup play to open a six-game trip with their third straight victory.

Damian Lillard added 29 points to help Portland improve to 9-3. The Trail Blazers are 6-1 on the road, with the lone loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in their NBA Cup opener.

Avdija was 11 of 13 from the field, hitting 3 of 5 3-pointers, and nine free throws without a miss. Toumani Camara added 14 points for Portland, and Donovan Clingan had 13 points and 11 rebounds.

De’Andre Hunter led Sacramento with 24 points. The Kings have lost five in a row to fall to 1-11 overall and 0-7 at home.

Domantas Sabonis had 21 points and 12 rebounds.

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Portland Trail Blazers center Branden Carlson (10) is looked at by the trainer after being fouled during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

Up next

Trail Blazers: At Minnesota on Monday and Tuesday nights.

Kings: Host Oklahoma City of Sunday night.

Trail Blazers beat Kings 120-107 in NBA Cup play for third straight win | iNFOnews.ca
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots a three point basket during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

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Trail Blazers beat Kings 120-107 in NBA Cup play for third straight win | iNFOnews.ca
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts after making a three point basket as time expires for the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)
Trail Blazers beat Kings 120-107 in NBA Cup play for third straight win | iNFOnews.ca
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles the ball during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

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