The Portland Trail Blazers edged out the Sacramento Kings 134–133 at the Moda Center on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 35 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. This victory brought their season record to 11-16.

On the other side, the Kings had a strong performance from DeMar DeRozan, who scored 33 points and added 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Maxime Raynaud also contributed with 29 points and 11 rebounds. The Kings’ record now stands at 6-21 for the season.

The Sacramento Kings started strong in the first quarter, scoring 40 points. The Portland Trail Blazers stayed close with 36 points. In the second quarter, the Kings struggled, adding only 20 points. The Blazers took advantage and scored 27 points, leading to a halftime score of 67-60 in favor of the Kings.

In the third quarter, the Kings scored 23 points while the Blazers scored 19. The final quarter was intense, with the Blazers putting up 33 points to the Kings’ 32. This late push gave the Blazers the edge, securing a narrow 134-133 victory over the Kings. The Blazers made more three-pointers, hitting 15 compared to the Kings’ 6, which played a key role in their win.

Maxime Raynaud stood out for the Sacramento Kings. He scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Raynaud made half of his shots, going 10 for 20 from the field.

DeMar DeRozan also had a strong game for the Kings. He led the team with 33 points. DeRozan hit 10 out of 16 shots and added 4 rebounds.

Deni Avdija was key for the Portland Trail Blazers. He scored 35 points and had 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Avdija made 12 of his 19 shots, helping the team secure the win.

What’s Next

The Portland Trail Blazers improved their record to 10-16 after their win against the Sacramento Kings. This result keeps them at the 11th position in the Western Conference standings. The victory gives the Trail Blazers a chance to move up as they aim to climb higher in the rankings.

The Sacramento Kings, with a record of 6-20, remain in the 13th position in the Western Conference. This close loss highlights the challenges they face this season. The Kings will look to bounce back in their next game against the Trail Blazers on December 20.

The Sacramento Kings will play their next game on Saturday, December 20. They will face the Portland Trail Blazers at home in the Golden 1 Center. The game is set to start at 10:00 PM.

The Portland Trail Blazers are also scheduled to play on Saturday, December 20. They will travel to face the Sacramento Kings. The game will take place at the Golden 1 Center and will begin at 10:00 PM.

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