In a high-scoring showdown, the Sacramento Kings (17-12) faced a tough defeat, falling 130-113 to the Portland Trail Blazers (8-21) on Tuesday night, despite an outstanding combined effort of 77 points from De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.
Anfernee Simons led the Trail Blazers’ charge with 29 points. Duop Reath had a career-high 25 points, making a significant impact off the bench for Portland, while Malcolm Brogdon contributed 19 points to the team’s winning effort.
Scoot Henderson and Jabari Walker provided valuable support off the bench, each contributing 17 points to the Trail Blazers’ offensive onslaught.
Despite missing key players like Deandre Ayton and Shaedon Sharpe, the Trail Blazers displayed depth and resilience to secure the victory.
Scoot Henderson, in particular, had a standout game, recording a career-high 11 assists with only one turnover, demonstrating his playmaking abilities.
On the Kings’ side, De’Aaron Fox delivered an outstanding performance with 43 points. Domantas Sabonis added 34 points to the Sacramento’s total.
However, the Kings faced a challenge as no other players on the team managed to score in double figures, highlighting the need for a more balanced offensive contribution.
