Kings-Trail Blazers Preview (The Associated Press)

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The Portland Trail Blazers' recent play hardly resembles that of a Western Conference contender. Following their worst shooting night of the season, the Trail Blazers will look to avoid their fourth straight defeat Monday night when they host the Sacramento Kings. Portland (30-11) is one of three NBA teams with 30 wins and ranks among the league's best in both scoring offense (103.2 points per game) and defense (97.0 points allowed). From the top to the bottom to beat these contenders I think everyone needs to play to a higher level and I think that they've shown us that we have some hard work to do." Both Aldridge and Damian Lillard continued their stellar seasons Saturday with 55 combined points, while Wesley Matthews drained seven of 14 3-pointers for 25 points of his own.

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