National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Portland 103, Sacramento 86
When: 10:00 PM ET, Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Where: Sleep Train Arena, Sacramento, California
Officials: #47 Bennie Adams, #43 Dan Crawford, #58 Josh Tiven
Attendance: 10153


Trail Blazers 103, Kings 86: Damian Lillard scored a game-high 22 points and added nine assists as visiting Portland snapped its four-game losing streak.

LaMarcus Aldridge had 19 points, Wesley Matthews chipped in 18 and J.J. Hickson added 10 and 13 rebounds for the Trail Blazers, who had all five starters finish in double figures.

James Johnson scored 16 points and Marcus Thornton added 14 off the bench for the Kings, who began their four-game homestand with their third straight loss.

Sacramento ended the first quarter with an 8-0 run that got it within 25-18 and trailed by only four points at the half. But the Trail Blazers took control in the third as Nicolas Batum scored seven of his 15 points during a 12-0 burst which created a 69-56 advantage.

Portland used a 9-0 run that bridged the third and fourth quarters to expand the lead to 78-58. Aldridge continued his strong fourth-quarter play, scoring nine points after pouring in seven of his 14 points in Monday's loss to Atlanta in the final period.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Matthews is 14-of-14 from the free-throw line in his last two games after making just 10-of-19 over his first six contests. ... Hickson, Lillard and Batum combined for 23 of Portland's 28 points in the third quarter, with Hickson and Lillard scoring eight apiece. ... Sacramento F Thomas Robinson returned from his two-game suspension to score 12 points. G Jimmer Fredette had 13 points, giving the Kings three reserves in double figures.


Top Game Performances
 
Portland   Sacramento
Damian Lillard 22 Scoring James Johnson 16
Damian Lillard 9 Assists Jimmer Fredette 6
J.J. Hickson 13 Rebounds Jason Thompson 11
LaMarcus Aldridge 9 Free Throws Made Jimmer Fredette 3
Nicolas Batum 3 Steals John Salmons 2
LaMarcus Aldridge 2 Blocks James Johnson 2
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Portland 103 48.6 14-27 19-22 20 44 5 9 17
Sacramento 86 46.8 1-11 13-19 19 33 4 7 13
Upcoming Games
  • Sacramento will play their next game at home against Atlanta. The Kings have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.
  • Portland will play their next game at home against Houston. The Trail Blazers have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.