Super efficient! Yang Hansen scores 10 points in 2 minutes, finishing with 16 points and 4 rebounds in 17 minutes as the Trail Blazers narrowly defeat the Kings.

On October 11th Beijing time, in the NBA preseason, the Trail Blazers secured a close 124-123 victory over the Kings at home. Yang Hansen logged 17 minutes, scoring 16 points and grabbing 4 rebounds.

For the Trail Blazers, Grant scored 18 points, Sharp added 17 points and 6 rebounds, Yang Hansen posted 16 points, 4 boards, 1 assist, and 3 blocks, Avdiya contributed 15 points and 6 rebounds, Wesley had 13 points, Holiday scored 12, and Love also had 12; for the Kings, LaVine led with 19 points, Clifford had 15, Saric 14, Eubanks 11, and DeRozan 10.

In the first quarter, Murray made an easy layup, LaVine scored 5 points with drives and jump shots, giving the Kings a strong 7-0 start. Holiday hit two three-pointers from outside, helping the Trail Blazers close the gap to 10-14. Murray and Sabonis both scored to regain the lead for the Kings. Yang Hansen entered as a substitute, Grant made a simple layup, and after Yang made 2 free throws, he opened his personal scoring account, helping the Trail Blazers tie the score at 22. However, Yang was subbed out after committing three fouls. Holiday scored on a floater, Klingen dunked on a cut, and Sharp’s long-range shot made it 37-31 in favor of the Trail Blazers at the end of the quarter.

In the second quarter, DeRozan scored on a jump shot, LaVine hit a three-pointer, DeRozan’s mid-range shooting showed its strength, and Sabonis made an easy layup, helping the Kings take a 51-50 lead. LaVine and DeRozan continued scoring mid-range shots, Eubanks made a jump shot, Holiday scored again from mid-range, and Murray completed a 2+1 play, leading the Kings to a 64-58 advantage at halftime.

During the third quarter, Sharp combined drives and jump shots, Grant delivered a powerful dunk, Sharp hit a catch-up three-pointer, Avdiya made an easy layup, and Murray and Grant scored consecutively, putting the Trail Blazers ahead 75-69. After Yang Hansen returned to the court, he hit two consecutive three-pointers, then followed with successive layups, scoring 10 straight points by himself and helping the Trail Blazers extend their lead to 89-81. Yang continued to score mid-range shots, and by the end of the quarter, the Trail Blazers led 95-91.

In the final quarter, Wesley combined drives and jump shots to score 7 points in a row, Luper kept attacking the basket, and Love nailed a long-range shot, helping the Trail Blazers maintain an 111-104 lead. Shortly after the quarter began, Yang Hansen was substituted out again after reaching 5 personal fouls. Saric hit a long-range shot, Clifford completed a 2+1 play, Stevens repeatedly attacked the basket, and Carter delivered a dunk, allowing the Kings to tie the game at 115. At a critical moment, Love scored 8 consecutive points, helping the Trail Blazers lead 123-119 and secure the win.

In the final quarter, Wesley scored 7 straight points combining drives and jump shots, Luper continuously attacked the rim, and Love hit a three-pointer, keeping the Trail Blazers ahead 111-104. Early in the quarter, Yang Hansen was taken out due to 5 personal fouls. Saric made a long-range shot, Clifford completed a 2+1, Stevens aggressively attacked the rim, and Carter dunked, tying the game at 115. In the crucial moments, Love scored 8 points in a row, putting the Trail Blazers up 123-119; Clifford and Rayno scored consecutively to tie the game at 123. Love made 1 of 2 free throws in a clutch moment, leading the Trail Blazers to a 124-123 victory.

Starting Lineups

Trail Blazers: Avdiya, Kamara, Klingen, Sharp, Holiday

Kings: DeRozan, Murray, Sabonis, LaVine, Schröder