India, Nov. 14 -- Deni Avdija delivered a standout performance with 34 points as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-107 in NBA Cup action on Friday night. The victory extended Portland's winning streak to three games and gave them a positive start to their six-game road trip. The Trail Blazers produced an impressive shooting display to maintain control of the contest and improve their season record to 9-3.

Meanwhile, the defeat added to Sacramento's difficult start to the campaign, with the Kings falling to 1-11 overall and remaining winless at home after seven games at the Golden 1 Center. The loss also saw them match the franchise's worst record after the opening 12 games of a season, previously set by the 199...