Kings vs Trail Blazers: Injury-Riddled Matchup Awaits in Portland

The Sacramento Kings and the Portland Trail Blazers are set to face off on November 29 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, in a Western Conference matchup that promises to be influenced by a slew of injuries on both sides.

The Trail Blazers, who have been struggling lately, having lost four of their last five games, will be without several key players. Donovan Clingan (knee) and Matisse Thybulle (ankle) are ruled out, while Jerami Grant (knee), Robert Williams III (concussion protocol), and Kris Murray (sternum) are listed as doubtful or questionable.

On the other hand, the Sacramento Kings will be missing star forward DeMar DeRozan due to back inflammation, along with Devin Carter (shoulder) and Trey Lyles (calf). Despite these absences, the Kings are coming off a morale-boosting win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, where they overcame a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit.

In their previous matchup this season, the Kings dominated the Trail Blazers 111-98 in Sacramento, led by strong performances from De'Aaron Fox and DeMar DeRozan. The Blazers’ Deandre Ayton and Scoot Henderson were notable performers in that game, but the Kings’ superior three-point shooting was a decisive factor.

The Trail Blazers have been performing better at home, having won their last three home games. However, their injury-depleted roster could pose significant challenges against a Kings team that is looking to get back to .500 and stay in the playoff hunt.

The game will be broadcast locally on KATU Charge!: Channel 2.2 and can also be streamed via BlazerVision or NBA LeaguePass, subject to blackout restrictions.