Kings vs Blazers Prediction 14 November 2026

The hosts have lost four games in a row. The Kings’ standard of play leaves much to be desired, and the numbers reflect it: 121 points conceded and 108.3 scored. It is hard to see the team improving dramatically. Even at home, their defence is likely to struggle badly. In attack, given their opponents’ pace, they should at least get plenty of shot attempts. Players such as Sabonis, LaVine, Eikauff and Monk could, in theory, find their rhythm. After all, the Kings’ three-point percentage is around the league average, at almost 35%.

Against a Portland side that play at pace and score reasonably well, their defensive prospects look bleak. The main problems appear to be a lack of cohesion in the squad and the unwillingness of some players to give their all. The result is poor numbers for steals and three-point defence, with opponents shooting 36.8% from deep, as well as one of the league’s worst rebounding records.

Portland are in good form. They are among the league leaders in scoring, averaging 119.5 points per game (second in the league). They go into the upcoming game on the back of two wins, both against a very strong opponent, Oklahoma City (123-103, 118-108). Sacramento are unlikely to pose much of a problem for the visitors, especially as Portland have no critical roster issues heading into the game. Morant and Sharpe's absences are certainly felt, but with Lillard healthy, they are not fatal.

Expect the visitors to play at a very high pace. Portland run the fast break, look to create quick three-point shots and generally shoot them fairly well (36.2%). Their considerable aggression in the offensive half often gets them to the free-throw line (almost 31 times per game). Portland are likely to draw frequent fouls from their opponents in this game too. They could score quite a lot, though their defence is not particularly tight under these circumstances either. They concede 112.3 points per game.