Kings Defeat Trail Blazers, 125-121
The Sacramento Kings defeated the visiting Portland Trail Blazers, 125-121, at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday.

It took 11 ties and 10 lead changes to determine a winner in this game, with neither team leading by more than 10 points. With that said, Sacramento outscored Portland in each of the final three quarters, riding an 11-3 run in the middle of the fourth quarter to take control. Sacramento shot 52 percent from the field and 36 percent from three-point range while holding Portland to 47 percent from the field and 32 percent from long range. The Kings bench also outscored the Trail Blazers bench, 61-26.

The Trail Blazers (10-9) were led by Damian Lillard, tallying 31 points, six rebounds and 10 assists. Jusuf Nurkic collected 28 points, 17 rebounds and five assists before fouling out. Norman Powell amassed 22 points, two rebounds and two steals. C.J. McCollum accrued 13 points, five rebounds and six assists, while Nassir Little led the bench with 16 points.

The Kings (7-12) were led by De'Aaron Fox, accumulating 21 points, two rebounds and six assists before a fourth-quarter ejection. Harrison Barnes had 13 points and three rebounds. Mo Harkless and Alex Len scored 12 points apiece in spot starts. Buddy Hield led the bench with 22 points and four rebounds, while Davion Mitchell provided 16 points, two rebounds and three assists.

On deck for Portland is a road matchup with the Golden State Warriors on Friday. Sacramento also returns to action on Friday, traveling to face the Los Angeles Lakers.
Posted on: 11/24/2021 9:44 PM
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