Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers (01-18-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The NBA is set for a crucial matchup as the Sacramento Kings clash with the Portland Trail Blazers. The match will tip off at 9:00 pm ET tonight. The Sacramento Kings have previously won 12 out of the 42 games. While Keon Ellis is doubtful for tonight’s game, Isaiah Stevens and Keegan Murray have been sidelined. Their team is significantly counting on players such as Russell Westbrook and Zach LaVine.

As for the Portland Trail Blazers, they have previously won only 21 matches out of the 43 played. With players like Jrue Holiday and Toumani Camara, the team has a higher chance of securing their names in the walls of victory. However, Deni Avdija and Damian Lillard have been sidelined due to injuries. From the expected lineup to their injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Sacramento Kings and the Portland Trail Blazers.

Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers - When and Where to Watch the Game

The Sacramento Kings will host the Portland Trail Blazers at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The match will tip off at 9:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 18, 2026, exclusively on KUNP and NBCS-CA. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers - Expected Starting Lineups

Sacramento Kings

• Russell Westbrook (PG)
• Zach LaVine (SG)
• DeMar DeRozan (SF)
• Precious Achiuwa (PF)
• Domantas Sabonis (C)

Portland Trail Blazers

• Jrue Holiday (PG)
• Toumani Camara (SF)
• Jerami Grant (PF)
• Donovan Clingan (C)
• Shaedon Sharpe (SG)

Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers - Injury Report

Sacramento Kings

• Isaiah Stevens - OUT (two-way contract)
• Keegan Murray - OUT (ankle)
• Keon Ellis - QUESTIONABLE (knee)

Portland Trail Blazers

• Damian Lillard - OUT (Acl)
• Deni Avdija - OUT (back)
• Scoot Henderson - OUT (hamstring)
• Matisse Thybulle - OUT (knee, thumb)
• Kris Murray - OUT (back)
• Blake Wesley - OUT (foot)
• Robert Williams III - QUESTIONABLE (knee)

Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers - Game Prediction

This season, the Sacramento Kings have scored over 228.5 points in 25 out of 42 matches. However, the Portland Trail Blazers have scored the same in 25 out of 43 games played this season, so speculations are tougher than usual. The Sacramento Kings boast an impressive roster, featuring standout players such as Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan. Westbrook has delivered 15.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 7 assists per game this season. However, DeRozan has averaged 19.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game.

The Portland Trail Blazers, on the other hand, have elite players like Tounami Camara and Shaedon Sharpe. Camara has averaged 12.8 points, 5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game this season while helping the team one step closer to the finale. Sharpe, on the other hand, delivered 21.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.


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