Kings Defeat Blazers 117-100Loading
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    The Sacramento Kings players from left to right Tyler Honeycutt (9), forward Thomas Robinson (0), forward Tony Mitchell (26), center DeMarcus Cousins (15), and guard Jimmer Fredette (7) stand for the National Anthem before their pre-season game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings guard Aaron Brooks (3) bumps into Portland Trail Blazers forward Jared Jeffries (1) before their preseason game on Monday, October, 15, 2012 at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings forward Tony Mitchell (26) dunks before the pre-season game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings forward Thomas Robinson (0) greats fans before a pre-season game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) is introduced before the Kings pre-season game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    The Sacramento Kings head coach Keith Smart talks with Sacramento Kings guard Aaron Brooks (3) during their pre-season game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    The Sacramento Kings head coach Keith Smart talks with Sacramento Kings forward John Salmons (5) during their pre-season against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) boxes out against Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans (13) drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers forward Sasha Pavlovic (3) on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings forward James Johnson (52) scores a basket against Portland Trail Blazers guard Will Barton (5) on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings guard Marcus Thornton (23) shoots a three point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA. Thornton finished the game with 23 points off the bench.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas (22) drives to the basket against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas (22) celebrates a three point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers with teammate Sacramento Kings forward James Johnson (52) on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings forward James Johnson (52) drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas (22) is unable to score against Portland Trail Blazers forward J.J. Hickson (21) on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) shoots a free-throw against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings forward Francisco Garcia (32) defends Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum (88) on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings guard Marcus Thornton (23) goes down the court after Portland Trail Blazers lost the ball on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings guard Aaron Brooks (3) passes to teammate Tyreke Evans against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) loses the ball against Portland Trail Blazers forward J.J. Hickson (21) on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans (13) reacts after he hurt his hand during the pre-season game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans (13) shoots a basket against tPortland Trail Blazers forward Joel Freeland (19) on Monday, October, 15, 2012 at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings forward Thomas Robinson (0) keeps a close eye on Portland Trail Blazers forward Sasha Pavlovic (3) after a brief verbal altercation with teammates and coach Keith Smart on Monday, October, 15, 2012 at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings guard Marcus Thornton (23) drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum (88) on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) reacts to a call during the pre-season game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings forward Thomas Robinson (0) is unable to control the ball during an offensive play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings guard Marcus Thornton (23) drives to the basket against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) points to his basket after a charge violation against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings forward Chuck Hayes (42) goes to the basket against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) talks with head coach Keith Smart after he was called for foul against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings guard Marcus Thornton (23) reacts to a foul call against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    The Sacramento Kings head coach talks with Portland Trail Blazers forward Sasha Pavlovic (3) after a verbal altercation with his players on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA. After the game Smart said he told Pavlovic to go back to his bench.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings forward Thomas Robinson (0) keeps his eyes on the ball as he defends Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    The Sacramento Kings head coach Keith Smart yells out orders to Sacramento Kings guard Jimmer Fredette (7) as defends against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings guard Jimmer Fredette (7) asks for an explanation after he was called for two travel violations against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings guard Jimmer Fredette (7) drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers guard Demonte Harper (34) on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) makes a three point sign after teammate Francisco Garcia hit a three point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their 117-100 game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com

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