Yang Hansen benched again! Avdija posts 24+7+10 as the Blazers defeat the Kings for their third consecutive win

On December 21st Beijing time, in the NBA regular season, the Blazers defeated the Kings 98-93 again, achieving a three-game winning streak. The Kings fell to their fifth loss in a row. Yang Hansen was once again left on the bench during this game.

Game Progress

At the start of the first quarter, the Blazers’ offense was firing on all cylinders, with Klingen and Chris Murray scoring from both perimeter and inside, sparking a 15-2 run. The Kings quickly launched a counterattack, with DeRozan, Keegan Murray, and Schröder hitting jump shots in succession. After Schröder nailed a corner three-pointer, the Kings narrowed the gap to just 2 points. The first quarter ended with the Blazers leading 28-26. In the second quarter, Sharp hit a three-pointer, Avdija completed a 2+1 and then made a three-pointer, but the Kings’ offense was diversified and the game remained tight. After Schröder scored on free throws, the score was tied 42-42. Near the end of the quarter, the Blazers scored 5 straight points, with Keegan Murray responding with a floater. At halftime, the Blazers led the Kings 47-44, with Yang Hansen not seeing any playing time in the first half.

After the break, the Blazers started the third quarter by hitting consecutive three-pointers, launching a new scoring run. When Klingen hit a three-pointer, the Blazers extended their lead to 12 points. However, the Kings quickly answered back with a 10-2 run featuring three-pointers, fast break layups, and free throws, closing the gap again. After the third quarter, the Blazers still held a 72-69 lead. In the final quarter, both teams traded points. When Avdija made consecutive threes, the Blazers led 84-76. The Kings then went on a scoring run to close the margin. In the closing moments, Klingen and Sharp each made shots to help the Blazers build a 7-point advantage. In the final seconds, the Kings tried a last-ditch comeback, but the Blazers held on through free throws to secure the win.

Starting Lineups

Blazers: Avdija, Sharp, Chris Murray, Klingen, Kamara

Kings: Westbrook, Keegan Murray, Reno, DeRozan, Achua