Portland Trail Blazers Defeat Sacramento Kings 110-98 in Preseason

Deni Avdija scored 26 points on 9-of-13 shooting to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 110-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings on October 13, 2026, marking the team’s third consecutive win to start the preseason.

Preseason Momentum and Head-to-Head History

The victory against Sacramento extends Portland’s early autumn winning streak following previous wins over the Golden State Warriors and the London Lions. The matchup adds another chapter to a long-standing series between the two franchises. Historical records show that the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers have played 99 games against each other since 2005, with Sacramento claiming 40 victories and Portland winning 59.

In those head-to-head matchups, the Kings have averaged 103.5 points per game while yielding an average of 104.6 points to Portland. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers have maintained a 104.6 scoring average against Sacramento while allowing 103.5 points.

Portland and Sacramento Hold Similar Recent Records

Avdija’s efficient shooting performance anchored an offensive attack that built upon Portland’s recent outings. Across their last five outings leading up to mid-October, the Trail Blazers recorded three wins and two losses, averaging 107.8 points per game while holding opponents to 93.2 points.

Sacramento enters this stretch of the schedule following a different recent trajectory. In their last five games, the Kings also tallied a 2-3 record, putting up an average of 101.8 points per contest while surrendering 110.4 points to opposing teams.

Against-the-spread metrics highlight a competitive edge for both squads during their recent stretches. Both teams posted a 60% win rate against the spread over their last five games, while total points exceeded expectations in 40 percent of Portland’s recent matches and 20 percent of Sacramento’s.