Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California
Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: Local networks / NBA League Pass (NBA Cup group stage coverage).
This is an NBA Cup West Group stage matchup. The Blazers rank among the stronger early Western Conference teams, while the Kings own one of the league’s worst records and continue to struggle at home.
Recent Team Forms
Trail Blazers: 8-3 overall. Portland has been competitive and productive offensively, averaging around 119–121 PPG in strong stretches. Recent results include back-to-back home wins over Oklahoma City (118-108 and a prior victory in the set). They feature balanced scoring and solid rebounding despite missing key guards.
Kings: 1-10 overall (poor home form). Sacramento has struggled defensively (allowing ~121 PPG in some tallies) and offensively. Their sole win came earlier against Dallas; they enter on a multi-game skid with losses to stronger Western foes. Rebounding and interior play remain areas of focus when key bigs are available.
Injury Reports
Trail Blazers:
G Ja Morant — Out (left hamstring strain; initially multi-week timeline, positive recovery notes but still sidelined).
G Shaedon Sharpe — Out (right meniscus surgery; multi-month absence).
G Vit Krejčí — Out (left ankle fracture/surgery; re-evaluation in ~8 weeks).
G Chris Youngblood — Out/day-to-day (right foot bone bruise).
Kings:
G/F Ben Simmons — Out for season (right Achilles tendon repair/surgery).
C Maxime Raynaud — Out (right patella subluxation; progressing, expected around mid-November).
F Precious Achiuwa — Questionable/day-to-day (left ankle/leg soreness; left a recent game early).
Other rotation players (e.g., possible G League assignments) limited. Domantas Sabonis has been available after earlier knee management.
Current Key Roster Contributors
Trail Blazers: Deni Avdija (high-usage scoring, playmaking, and rebounding leader), Damian Lillard (efficient scoring and creation), Toumani Camara, Donovan Clingan (rim protection and rebounding), Jrue Holiday, Scoot Henderson, Robert Williams III (when available), and supporting depth. Portland leans on versatility and secondary creation without Morant and Sharpe.
Kings: Domantas Sabonis (double-double production and facilitation when healthy), Zach LaVine (scoring), Keegan Murray, De’Andre Hunter, available guards (e.g., Malik Monk or others), and frontcourt options filling gaps (Dylan Cardwell or similar). Depth is tested by long-term absences.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Deni Avdija / Damian Lillard vs. Kings perimeter defense: Avdija’s all-around game and Lillard’s shooting/creation against Sacramento’s backcourt and wing defenders.
Domantas Sabonis vs. Donovan Clingan / Robert Williams III: Interior battle for rebounds, post touches, and rim protection.
Toumani Camara / available wings vs. Keegan Murray / De’Andre Hunter: Physical wing matchups and three-point shooting.
Overall pace and threes: Portland’s offensive efficiency and transition vs. Sacramento’s ability to limit second-chance points and force turnovers.
Portland’s balance and recent form give them the edge in most individual and team matchups.
Series History
The teams met earlier this season, with the Blazers winning 128-120 on Oct. 24 in Sacramento (Avdija scored 26). Portland has generally held recent edges in the matchup, though home games for the Kings can be competitive when healthy.
Betting Trends
Blazers have performed well ATS as favorites against weaker opponents and cover road spreads when healthy enough. Kings have struggled to cover large underdog numbers amid their poor record and defensive issues. Totals lean toward the over given Portland’s scoring but could moderate with injuries.
Game Odds
Portland Trail Blazers – 11
Sacramento Kings 230
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, November 12, 2026
