Kings Host Trail Blazers in NBA Cup Group Play

The Sacramento Kings are set to host the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA Cup group play on November 13 in Sacramento, California. Tipoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. EST. Portland is 8-3 and fourth in the Western Conference; Sacramento is 1-10 and 14th.

The teams are meeting for the second time this season. Portland won their October 24 matchup, 128-120, with Deni Avdija scoring 26 points.

The Kings’ listed injuries are Ben Simmons, who is out for the season with an Achilles injury; Precious Achiuwa, who is day to day with a leg issue; and Maxime Raynaud, who is out with a knee injury.

Portland lists Chris Youngblood (foot), Shaedon Sharpe (meniscus), Vit Krejci (leg) and Ja Morant (hamstring) as out.

Last season, Sacramento went 22-60 and allowed 121 points per game, with opponents shooting 49.4% from the field. Portland finished 42-40 and averaged 8.3 steals, 5.5 blocks and 16.5 turnovers per game.