Trail Blazers beat Kings 122-110 behind Avdija

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Sacramento Kings 122-110 on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Moda Center, closing the season with a strong home win behind Deni Avdija’s 25 points and 10 assists. Portland used a dominant second quarter to take control and finished 42-40, while Sacramento ended its season at 22-60.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter

The game opened at a fast pace, with both teams finishing the first quarter tied 33-33. Sacramento got efficient scoring early and kept Portland from creating separation, while the Trail Blazers matched that production with balanced offense and steady ball movement.

Second Quarter

The decisive stretch came in the second. Portland outscored Sacramento 44-24 in the period, turning a tie game into a 77-57 halftime lead. The Trail Blazers generated quality looks from the perimeter, moved the ball effectively, and consistently converted those chances. That 20-point swing gave Portland control of the game.

Third Quarter

Sacramento responded after halftime, winning the third quarter 27-19. The Kings tightened up offensively and chipped into the deficit behind improved execution, trimming the margin to 96-84 entering the fourth. Portland’s cushion, built in the second quarter, remained important as the Kings searched for a late push.

Fourth Quarter

The teams played even in the final period, 26-26, which was enough for Portland to protect its lead. Sacramento never fully closed the gap into a one-possession game, and the Trail Blazers stayed composed in the closing minutes to secure the 12-point result.

Key Performers

Portland Trail Blazers:
Deni Avdija led Portland with 25 points, six rebounds, and 10 assists in one of the most complete performances of the night. Donovan Clingan added a team-high 11 rebounds, helping Portland stay competitive on the glass. As a team, the Trail Blazers recorded 28 assists and made 16 three-pointers.

Sacramento Kings:
Precious Achiuwa led all scorers with 27 points and added 11 rebounds for a double-double. Nique Clifford contributed 24 points and seven rebounds, while Devin Carter paced Sacramento with eight assists. The Kings shot 48.2 percent from the field, but their seven made threes limited their ability to match Portland’s perimeter volume.

NerdSports Stat: Portland finished with six more made three-pointers than Sacramento and 18 more shot attempts overall, a combination that offset the Kings shooting a better percentage from the field.

Game Analysis

This game largely turned on volume, spacing, and the second-quarter burst. Portland shot 46.5 percent overall, but more importantly attempted 101 field goals to Sacramento’s 83 and hit 16 threes compared with the Kings’ seven. That extra possession and perimeter edge gave the Trail Blazers enough offense to maintain control even when Sacramento was more efficient on a per-shot basis.

Avdija’s all-around production stood out because it gave Portland both scoring and playmaking. His 10 assists helped set the tone for a team offense that consistently found open shooters and kept Sacramento rotating. Portland also did a solid job absorbing Sacramento’s third-quarter response without letting the game drift too far.

For the Kings, Achiuwa and Clifford provided reliable offense, and Sacramento did well getting to the foul line with 31 free-throw attempts. But the Kings were unable to make up the difference from beyond the arc, and the 44 points Portland scored in the second quarter remained the defining number of the game.

Closing Context

The win moved Portland to 42-40 to finish the regular season, a solid close built on a productive offensive night at home. Sacramento ended the year 22-60 and 7-34 on the road. With no postseason series implications in this matchup, the result mainly served as a positive closing statement for the Trail Blazers and a final evaluation point for a young Kings group.

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