Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) is one on one with the Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lilliard (0) at the Golden One Center in Sacramento on Sun Oct 9, 2022 (@ SacramentoKings photo)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO–Game two of the preseason was set with the Kings coming home to take on the Portland Trail Blazers. The Kings first game of the preseason was Friday when they took on the Los Angeles Lakers. The Kings were set to take on the Trail Blazers Sunday at 6 PM PST. On Sunday, the Kings destroyed the Trail Blazers 126-94.

In the first quarter, the Kings came out firing. The Kings led by Domantas Sabonis scored 31 points in the first quarter. Sabonis had nine points followed by De’AaronFox and Kevin Huerter who each had six points. For the Trail Blazers, they only managed 19 points in the first against the Kings defense. Anfernee Simons scored six points for Portland in the first quarter.

The second quarter didn’t go much better for the Trail Blazers. In fact, the deficit grew larger. The Kings outscored the Blazers 39-34 in the second quarter to grow the lead even larger. The Kings would lead the Blazers 70-53 going into halftime.

Keegan Murray exploded for the Kings in the second quarter by scoring 12 points. Overall, the Kings offense was. Firing on all cylinders on Sunday night.

In the third quarter, it was more of the same. The Kings have looked great all preseason and that was on full display in the third. The Kings extended their lead over the Trail Blazers to 98-77 by outscoring them 28-24 in the third quarter.

The Kings, under Mike Brown, didn’t let up and fold like so many games in previous seasons under other coaching. It was a refreshing sight for Kings fans. Could they hold on in the fourth and final quarter?

In the fourth quarter, the Kings wrapped up the blowout. There was nothing Portland could do to contain the Kings as they ran away with victory. The Kings out scored the Trail Blazers 28-17 in the fourth quarter to come away with the victory 126-94.

It was indeed a blowout for the Kings who have looked really solid in summer league. Jerami Grant led the way for the Trail Blazers scored 17 points in the contest. Keegan Murray led the Kings with 16 points of his own. It was a great team win for the Kings where everyone got involved.

Up Next: The Kings will travel to Phoenix to take on the Suns on Wednesday at 7 PM PST.