Deni Avdija scored 34 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 120-107 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.
The win marks the third straight victory for Portland as the team opens a six-game road trip, according to Yahoo Sports.
Damian Lillard contributed 29 points to the effort, helping the Trail Blazers improve their season record to 9-3.
Portland currently holds a 6-1 record on the road, with their only away loss occurring against the Los Angeles Lakers during the NBA Cup opener, as noted by AP News.
Avdija was highly efficient, connecting on 11 of 13 shots from the field.
He also successfully made three of five 3-point attempts and converted all nine of his free throw opportunities.
Additional support for the Trail Blazers came from Toumani Camara, who added 14 points.
Donovan Clingan recorded a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.
The Sacramento Kings struggled throughout the contest, falling to a 1-11 overall record.
The loss marks the fifth consecutive defeat for the Kings, who remain winless at home with a 0-7 record in Sacramento.
De’Andre Hunter paced the Kings’ offense with 24 points.
Domantas Sabonis also reached double figures for Sacramento, finishing the game with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers are scheduled to continue their road trip with games against Minnesota on Monday and Tuesday nights.
Meanwhile, the Kings will return to action when they host Oklahoma City on Sunday night.
Both teams continue their respective campaigns following the conclusion of this NBA Cup matchup.
The statistical breakdown highlights the disparity in performance between the two clubs during this specific tournament game.
Portland continues to demonstrate strong road performance while Sacramento seeks to address its ongoing struggles at home.
The league remains in the midst of the NBA Cup tournament phase.
Further updates on team standings and tournament progress will follow in the coming days as the regular season schedule progresses for all franchises involved in the competition.