Deandre Ayton's impressive 26 points and nine rebounds propelled the Portland Trail Blazers to a 115-106 win over the Sacramento Kings in an NBA Cup matchup. Anfernee Simons and Deni Avdija also contributed significantly with 21 points and 20 points respectively, showcasing a strong team effort.

Despite Malik Monk's 29 points off the bench for the Kings, Sacramento struggled, falling to 0-3 in the tournament. The Blazers' victory keeps them competitive in their group, trailing the Houston Rockets.