The Portland Trail Blazers struggled to defend and were dominated in the paint in a 128-107 road loss to the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night at Golden 1 Center. The Blazers (32-42) slipped further behind in the Western Conference play-in chase with the loss. Portland is now tied for 12th with the San Antonio Spurs (31-41).

Mar 27, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) is congratulated by teammates during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images / Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

The Trail Blazers are currently 12-23 on the road with a point differential of -3, while the Kings have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home.