{"id":709523,"date":"2026-04-13T08:09:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T08:09:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/709523\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T08:09:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T08:09:33","slug":"trail-blazers-defeat-kings-clinch-8th-seed-and-play-in-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/709523\/","title":{"rendered":"Trail Blazers Defeat Kings, Clinch 8th Seed and Play-In Spot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=New+Haven%2C+CT&amp;city=New+Haven&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Trail+Blazers+Defeat+Kings%2C+Clinch+8th+Seed+and+Play-In+Spot&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fct%2Fnew-haven%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F13%2Ftrail-blazers-defeat-kings-clinch-8th-seed-and-play-in-spot%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69dc6c6080fdb.jpg\" alt=\"A vibrant, expressionist painting depicting the fast-paced action and energy of a basketball game, with players' movements and the ball rendered in a blur of neon colors and energetic brushstrokes.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>The Trail Blazers&#8217; thrilling victory over the Kings showcases the intensity and excitement of the NBA&#8217;s playoff push.New Haven Today<\/p>\n<p>The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Sacramento Kings 122-110 to clinch the 8th seed in the Western Conference and a spot in the NBA play-in tournament. Deni Avdija led the way for Portland with 25 points and 10 assists, while Jrue Holiday added 23 points.<\/p>\n<p>        Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>This win secures the Trail Blazers&#8217; place in the play-in round, giving them a chance to earn a spot in the NBA playoffs. The Kings, meanwhile, will miss the postseason entirely after a disappointing season.<\/p>\n<p>                The details<\/p>\n<p>In the victory, the Trail Blazers were led by a strong performance from Deni Avdija, who scored 25 points and dished out 10 assists. Jrue Holiday also had a big game for Portland, contributing 23 points. The Kings were unable to keep pace, despite getting solid efforts from their own star players.<\/p>\n<p>        The game was played on April 13, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>          The players<\/p>\n<p>          Deni Avdija<\/p>\n<p>A forward for the Portland Trail Blazers who had 25 points and 10 assists in the win.<\/p>\n<p>Jrue Holiday<\/p>\n<p>A guard for the Portland Trail Blazers who scored 23 points in the victory.<\/p>\n<p>Sacramento Kings<\/p>\n<p>The opposing team that was defeated by the Trail Blazers, missing the playoffs this season.<\/p>\n<p>Portland Trail Blazers<\/p>\n<p>The NBA team that clinched the 8th seed in the Western Conference and a spot in the play-in tournament with this win.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=New+Haven%2C+CT&amp;city=New+Haven&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Trail+Blazers+Defeat+Kings%2C+Clinch+8th+Seed+and+Play-In+Spot&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fct%2Fnew-haven%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F13%2Ftrail-blazers-defeat-kings-clinch-8th-seed-and-play-in-spot%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a>        <\/p>\n<p>          The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>The Trail Blazers&#8217; win over the Kings secures their place in the NBA play-in tournament, giving them a chance to earn a spot in the playoffs. This result highlights the competitive nature of the Western Conference, where every game down the stretch is crucial for teams fighting for postseason positioning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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