Portland Trail Blazers guard Caleb Love (2) drives on the Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (back) in the first half at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Sun Jan 19, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Barbara Mason Mon Jan 19, 2026:
- The Sacramento Kings (22-22) got some reinforcement that certainly was a part of their four-game winning streak. Unfortunately Sunday that streak came to an end when the team lost to the Portland Trail Blazers (12-31).
2. This game was tied after the first quarter at 32 but unraveled in the second quarter the Trail Blazers taking full advantage of the Sacramento second quarter meltdown.
3. The Kings bench was on fire finishing with 45 points to the Trail Blazers 14. There was bit of a letdown for the Kings starters but they put up a great fight in the fourth quarter pulling to within four points in the finals seconds of the game.
4. Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk each scored 23 points the high for the Kings but the team stumbled in the second quarter setting the stage for the loss while Deni Avdiga sunk 30 points for the Trail Blazers which was the high for the night and along with some nice numbers from every starter Portland sailed away with the win.
5. The Kings will remain at home for their next game a matchup with the Miami Heat that will take place on Tuesday with tip off scheduled for 7:00 PM.
Join Barbara Mason for the Sacramento Kings podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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