Kings fall to Trail Blazers 108-102 in Portland

The Sacramento Kings faced a tough defeat against the Portland Trail Blazers, losing 108-102, marking their fourth loss in five games. Anfernee Simons led the Blazers with 30 points, while DeMar DeRozan topped the Kings' scoring with 22 points. The Kings struggled with shooting efficiency, recording only 42% from the field and 33% from three-point range, while the Blazers had a slightly better shooting percentage overall. Despite the loss, the Kings showed improvement from their previous game against the Orlando Magic where they suffered a more significant defeat, 130-111. The team welcomed Jonas Valanciunas, who made his debut but struggled to find rhythm, contributing six points in 17 minutes. Sacramento will look to rebound quickly as they prepare to host the New Orleans Pelicans in what is shaping up to be a critical matchup.