Portland Opens With 34, Puts Sacramento in an Early Hole

Portland poured in 34 points in the first quarter and leads Sacramento 34-25. The Trail Blazers bring an 8-3 record and No. 7 power index ranking into Friday’s game, while the Kings are 1-10 and ranked No. 27. Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara each scored seven points, both shooting 2-for-2 from the field. Domantas Sabonis has kept Sacramento within reach with eight points and six rebounds.