Deni Avdija scores 26 points to lead Trail Blazers in win over Kings

Deni Avdija poured in 26 points with six rebounds and six assists as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 128-120 on Friday in Sacramento, Calif. Damian Lillard and Toumani Camara scored 19 points apiece, and Portland improved to 2-0. For the Kings (0-2), rookie Darius Acuff Jr. led with 33 points. Domantas Sabonis added 27 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists, while Zach LaVine contributed 22. Sacramento led 64-59 at halftime and held a 12-point advantage early in the first quarter before Portland surged in the third with a 15-0 run to take control.