Overview

• The Sacramento Kings defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 111-98, earning their first win of the season after two close losses.
• De’Aaron Fox scored 24 points, becoming the fifth player in Kings franchise history to surpass 10,000 career points.
• Domantas Sabonis contributed 16 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists, while DeMar DeRozan added 23 points for the Kings.
• Kevin Huerter scored 18 points, with a strong performance from beyond the arc, helping the Kings dominate the third quarter.
• The Kings improved their defense significantly, holding the Trail Blazers to 4-for-22 shooting from three-point range.