Trail Blazers vs. Kings: NBA Cup Tipoff, Time and West Group C Stakes | Nov. 13, 2026

Timestamp: November 13, 2026, 10:02 p.m. Bangkok time (ICT, UTC+07:00).

The Portland Trail Blazers visit the Sacramento Kings on Friday, November 13, in an Emirates NBA Cup West Group C game at Golden 1 Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-08:00) in Sacramento, equal to 03:00 UTC on Saturday, November 14. Portland enters at 8-3 overall, while Sacramento is 1-10, giving the visitors the stronger early-season record.

Highlights

• Portland at Sacramento, Friday, November 13, 7:00 p.m. PST (UTC-08:00); 03:00 UTC Saturday, November 14.
• Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, hosts the West Group C fixture.
• The NBA lists Portland at 8-3 and Sacramento at 1-10 before tipoff.
• Both teams began Cup group play with a loss, so a win would provide an early lift in the group table.

When do the Trail Blazers play the Kings?

The NBA fixture listing gives the game as Friday, November 13, at 7:00 p.m. PST at Golden 1 Center. Sacramento's official event page confirms the arena and matchup; the NBA schedule also lists the start as 03:00 UTC on Saturday, November 14. The calendar date changes for viewers using UTC because Sacramento is eight hours behind Coordinated Universal Time on this November date.

For viewers in Eastern Time, tipoff corresponds to 10:00 p.m. EST on Friday, November 13. The NBA schedule lists the game on League Pass. Broadcast availability can vary by location, so fans should check local listings before game time.

What is at stake in this NBA Cup game?

This is a West Group C game in the Emirates NBA Cup, played alongside the regular-season schedule. Portland and Sacramento each opened group play with a defeat: the official Cup standings list both at 0-1. A win would put the victor at 1-1 and keep it in contention as group play continues; it would not decide qualification by itself.

The NBA team pages list Portland at 8-3 overall and Sacramento at 1-10. Those records are a verified snapshot of early-season form, but they do not guarantee how one game will unfold. Cup group standings are separate from the full-season record, and point differential can also matter in group tiebreaks.

How have Portland and Sacramento arrived at the matchup?

Portland's schedule shows a 118-108 road win over Oklahoma City on November 11, its most recent completed game before the Sacramento visit. The Blazers now continue their road stretch with a Cup game that could repair their 0-1 group position. Their 8-3 overall mark makes them the stronger record holder entering this fixture.

Sacramento's most recent completed result on its official schedule was a 107-100 home loss to Orlando on November 10. The Kings have struggled to start the season, and their 1-10 record leaves little room for another setback if they want to build momentum. Home court is a potential advantage, though the official data does not establish that it will overcome the teams' contrasting records.

What could decide Blazers vs. Kings?

The pregame indicators to watch are Portland's ability to carry its winning form into a road environment and Sacramento's ability to make the home game competitive through defense and ball security. NBA team pages list Portland scoring 119.5 points per game and allowing 112.3, while Sacramento is listed at 108.3 points scored and 121.0 allowed. These are season-to-date averages and can change.

The figures suggest a conditional matchup angle: if Portland sustains its scoring pace and holds Sacramento near its current offensive average, the visitors may have an advantage. If the Kings limit transition chances, improve their defensive possessions, and convert home-court opportunities, the gap could narrow. These are factors to watch, not a prediction or confirmed outcome. Starting lineups, injury designations, and late availability may affect the game and should be checked on official NBA updates near tipoff.

Where can fans verify the fixture?

The NBA game page identifies the matchup and scheduled start, while the Kings event page confirms Golden 1 Center, the November 13 date, and West Group C. Official NBA team pages provide current records and schedules. See the NBA game listing, the Kings event details, the Trail Blazers team page, the Kings team page, and the NBA Cup standings.

FAQ

What time is Trail Blazers vs. Kings?

7:00 p.m. PST (UTC-08:00) on November 13 in Sacramento, or 03:00 UTC on November 14.

Where is the game being played?

At Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.

Is this an NBA Cup game?

Yes. It is an Emirates NBA Cup West Group C fixture.