The Sacramento Kings are set to extend their winning streak against the Portland Trail Blazers as they prepare for their third matchup of the season. This game will take place on Sunday at 9 p.m. EST in Sacramento, California.
Current Standings
As of now, the Trail Blazers hold a record of 21-22, placing them ninth in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Kings find themselves at 12-30, which ranks them fourteenth in the same conference.
Previous Matchup
The Kings are looking to maintain their four-game winning streak at home. In the previous encounter on December 21, Portland edged out Sacramento with a narrow 98-93 victory.
Key Statistics
- Sacramento’s conference record stands at 8-24.
- The Kings have a troubling 5-20 record in games decided by ten or more points.
- Portland has averaged 116.2 points per game, but they allow 118.4 points to opponents, resulting in a negative scoring differential of 2.2 points per game.
- Sacramento’s field goal percentage is 46.6%, slightly below the 47.2% average allowed by the Trail Blazers.
Recent Performance
In their last ten games, the Kings are 4-6, averaging 107.2 points and shooting 47.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.8 points per game.
The Trail Blazers have performed better, going 7-3 over the same period. They average 114.3 points while shooting 45.4% from the field and have limited opponents to an average of 112.6 points.
Top Performers
- Sacramento Kings: DeMar DeRozan – 19.1 points, 3.9 assists
- Recent form: Russell Westbrook – 16.6 points over the last 10 games
- Portland Trail Blazers: Shaedon Sharpe – 21.6 points, 1.5 steals
- Deni Avdija – 19.9 points, 4.9 assists over the past 10 games
Injury Report
In terms of injuries, the Kings will be without Keegan Murray (ankle) and Keon Ellis (day to day, knee). The Trail Blazers have several key players sidelined, including Scoot Henderson (hamstring), Deni Avdija (day to day, back), Matisse Thybulle (thumb), Blake Wesley (foot), Kris Murray (back), and Damian Lillard (out for the season, Achilles).
As fans look forward to the match, the Kings are hopeful about securing another win against the Trail Blazers, emphasizing their determination to continue the winning streak on home turf.
