Trail Blazers Beat Kings 120-107 and Spurs Rout Warriors 123-85 in NBA Cup

The Portland Trail Blazers kept their road run going and the San Antonio Spurs delivered the loudest statement of the night on Friday, November 13, 2026, as the Trail Blazers beat Kings 120-107 in Sacramento and the Spurs routed the Golden State Warriors 123-85 in San Antonio. Deni Avdija scored a game-high 34 points for Portland, and Victor Wembanyama posted a double-double for the Spurs.

Key Points

• Portland beat Sacramento 120-107 at Golden 1 Center in NBA Cup play, its third straight win to open a six-game road trip.
• Deni Avdija scored a game-high 34 points on 11-of-13 shooting, with 6 rebounds and 4 assists; Damian Lillard added 29 points, including 11-of-11 from the free-throw line.
• Portland improved to 9-3, including 6-1 on the road, while Sacramento fell to 1-11 despite Domantas Sabonis' 21 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists.
• San Antonio routed Golden State 123-85 at Frost Bank Center, winning by 38 points in the night's most one-sided result.
• Victor Wembanyama had 12 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists, and Keldon Johnson scored 18 as the Spurs' starters sat for much of the second half.

What Happened

In Sacramento, Portland took control behind its two stars and never let the Kings back into the game. Avdija made 11 of his 13 shots on the way to 34 points, and Lillard was perfect from the line, sinking all 11 of his free throws as part of a 29-point night. The pair combined for 63 of Portland's 120 points, and the Blazers' third straight win to open their six-game trip moved them to 9-3 on the season.

Sacramento had no answer for Portland's efficiency. Sabonis finished with 21 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists, but the Kings could not slow the Blazers down, and the loss dropped them to 1-11. In San Antonio, the night was over early: the Spurs built a big lead and kept stretching it, winning 123-85 by 38 points. Wembanyama had 12 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists, Keldon Johnson scored 18, and the starters sat for much of the second half. The earlier finals, including the Pacers' 106-104 win over the Knicks, were covered in our Friday NBA results roundup.

Background and Context

Friday's games were part of NBA Cup group play, the league's in-season tournament, where every result counts toward the group standings and a place in the knockout rounds. For Portland, the win continued a strong start: at 9-3, with a 6-1 road record, the Blazers are winning far more than expected, and opening a six-game trip with three straight wins turns a good start into a serious early-season statement.

Sacramento, by contrast, is in deep trouble. At 1-11, the Kings have won just once all season, and the 13-point home loss was another night in which a solid Sabonis performance was not enough. San Antonio's rout fits a pattern: two nights earlier, Wembanyama scored 32 points to erase a 14-point deficit and beat the Chicago Bulls 124-119 on the road, as covered in our report on the Spurs' comeback win in Chicago.

Trail Blazers Beat Kings 120-107: Avdija and Lillard Lead the Way

The headline numbers belong to Avdija and Lillard, and both were efficient in different ways. Avdija's 34 points came on just 13 shots, an 11-of-13 night that mixed drives, finishes at the rim and jumpers, and he added 6 rebounds and 4 assists. It was the kind of performance that sets the tone early: when a team's leading scorer barely misses, the defence has no easy answer.

Lillard's contribution was quieter but just as important. His 29 points included an 11-of-11 night from the free-throw line, the mark of a veteran guard who knows how to draw contact and punish it. Between them, the pair scored more than half of Portland's points. For Sacramento, Sabonis' 21 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists were a reminder of his quality, but one player cannot carry a team that is 1-11.

Reactions

No post-game player or coach quotations were carried in the wire reports checked for this story, so none are quoted here. The numbers tell their own story: Portland's 11-of-13 shooting night from its leading scorer, Lillard's perfect night at the line and a 6-1 road record speak to a team playing with confidence, while Sacramento's 1-11 record speaks to a team still searching for answers.

In San Antonio, the reaction was visible in the rotation rather than in words. When a team's starters can sit for much of the second half of a 38-point win, the staff can rest legs and give bench players real minutes. Wembanyama's 12 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists in a game decided early show a young star contributing across the board without needing to chase the game.

Why It Matters

Portland's win matters because of where it leaves the Blazers. At 9-3, with a 6-1 road record and three straight wins to open a six-game trip, Portland is building a cushion that could matter later in the season, when the schedule tightens and the standings compress.

Sacramento's loss matters for the opposite reason. At 1-11, the Kings are running out of time to turn the season around. And San Antonio's 38-point win showed the Spurs can win in more than one way: two nights after a comeback in Chicago, they produced a demolition at home. That kind of depth is what separates good teams from dangerous ones in the NBA Cup and beyond.

What Happens Next

Portland's six-game trip continues, and the Blazers will look to extend their winning run and protect their 9-3 record on the road. Sacramento must find a way to end its slide, with just one win from 12 games. San Antonio carries its momentum forward after back-to-back statement wins, while the Warriors will want to put the heavy defeat behind them fast.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of Trail Blazers vs Kings?
Portland beat Sacramento 120-107 on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Golden 1 Center in NBA Cup play. Deni Avdija scored a game-high 34 points and Damian Lillard added 29 for the Blazers.

What was the final score of Spurs vs Warriors?
San Antonio routed Golden State 123-85 at Frost Bank Center, winning by 38 points. Victor Wembanyama had 12 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists, and Keldon Johnson scored 18.

How good was Deni Avdija for Portland?
Avdija scored a game-high 34 points against Sacramento on 11-of-13 shooting, with 6 rebounds and 4 assists. His efficient scoring, alongside Lillard's 29 points, powered Portland's third straight win.

What are the Trail Blazers' and Kings' records now?
Portland improved to 9-3, including 6-1 on the road, after beating Sacramento. The Kings fell to 1-11, one of the worst records in the league.

What is the NBA Cup?
The NBA Cup is the league's in-season tournament, played during the regular season. Group-stage results count toward the standings, with group winners and wild cards advancing to the knockout rounds.

Image: Trail Blazers beat Kings 120-107: a Portland player in red drives past a Sacramento defender in purple in NBA Cup action.