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MI vs RCB IPL 2026, LIVE score: Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru go head-to-head at Wankhede RCB edged out MI by 12 runs in a high scoring contest the last time the two sides faced off against each other. Incidentally, that match also took place at the Wankhede Stadium, the venue of tonight’s clash.Sixties from Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar helped RCB post 221 before MI came within 12 runs off the target thanks to Tilak Varma’s quickfire 56 but eventually fell short of the target. Will we witness another high scoring contest tonight? #RCB #IPL #LIVE #score #Mumbai #Indians #Royal #Challengers #Bengaluru #headtohead #Wankhede

MI vs RCB IPL 2026, LIVE score: Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru go head-to-head at Wankhede

RCB edged out MI by 12 runs in a high scoring contest the last time the two sides faced off against each other. Incidentally, that match also took place at the Wankhede Stadium, the venue of tonight’s clash.

Sixties from Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar helped RCB post 221 before MI came within 12 runs off the target thanks to Tilak Varma’s quickfire 56 but eventually fell short of the target. Will we witness another high scoring contest tonight?

#RCB #IPL #LIVE #score #Mumbai #Indians #Royal #Challengers #Bengaluru #headtohead #Wankhede

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RCB edged out MI by 12 runs in a high scoring contest the last time the two sides faced off against each other. Incidentally, that match also took place at the Wankhede Stadium, the venue of tonight’s clash.

Sixties from Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar helped RCB post 221 before MI came within 12 runs off the target thanks to Tilak Varma’s quickfire 56 but eventually fell short of the target. Will we witness another high scoring contest tonight?

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Deadspin | Marlins-Tigers finale features Cy Young Award matchup <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-4 py-0 pb-4 !mx-0 !px-0"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28674252.jpg" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28674252.jpg" alt="MLB: Detroit Tigers at Arizona Diamondbacks" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">Apr 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<!-- --> <!-- --> </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>The Detroit Tigers are hoping the third time’s the charm early in the season.</p> </section><section id="section-2"> <p>After failing in their two previous attempts to sweep a three-game series, Detroit will attempt to do so Sunday at home against the Miami Marlins in a battle between former Cy Young Award winners.</p> </section><section id="section-3"> <p>Detroit lost at San Diego after winning the first two games on the road to start the season, and repeated that at home last weekend against St. Louis after taking the first two games.</p> </section><section id="section-4"> <p>The Tigers put themselves in this position thanks to a three-run homer and an RBI single from Riley Greene in a 6-1 victory Saturday. It was Detroit’s second straight win after dropping five in a row, and the team improved to 4-1 at Comerica Park.</p> </section><section id="section-5"> <p>The Marlins helped the Tigers out by going 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position, leaving at least one runner on base in every inning except the eighth.</p> </section><section id="section-6"> <p>The victory was the 400th for Detroit manager A.J. Hinch, who joined Cincinnati’s Terry Francona (Red Sox, Guardians) as the only two active skippers to win 400 games with two teams. Hinch won 481 games as Houston’s manager.</p> </section><section id="section-7"> <p>“I have an incredible job in an incredible city,” he said. “I do respect how long it takes to pile up a number of things like that. But it’s not about me. It’s about the staff around me and the group that we get to go to battle with. I’m very fortunate to be in this position.”</p> </section><br/><section id="section-8"> <p>More importantly for Hinch, however, was getting back on track after stumbling to a 4-9 start.</p> </section> <section id="section-9"> <p>“We celebrated a series win and just getting back on track for our guys,” Hinch said.</p> </section><section id="section-10"> <p>Greene is not one of the Tigers to succumb to a slow start. The home run may have been his first in 60 at-bats, but the two-time All-Star has reached base safely in all 15 games, the longest Detroit streak to start the season since Brandon Inge reached in the first 24 games of 2009.</p> </section><section id="section-11"> <p>Now, Detroit will look to sweep the series behind its ace, lefty Tarik Skubal, who will make his first home start after three road outings.</p> </section><section id="section-12"> <p>The two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner has lost two straight starts. Although he is 1-2, Skubal has a 2.55 ERA and 16 strikeouts to just two walks.</p> </section><section id="section-13"> <p>He’ll oppose 2022 National League Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara, who is off to a hot start. He is 2-0 with a minuscule 0.74 ERA and 0.58 WHIP with 18 strikeouts to just four walks.</p> </section><section id="section-14"> <p>Alcantara has allowed just 10 hits and two earned runs in 24 1/3 innings and owns the major’s lone shutout this season.</p> </section><section id="section-15"> <p>–Field Level Media</p> </section></div> #Deadspin #MarlinsTigers #finale #features #Young #Award #matchup

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Deadspin | Rookie Parker Messick dominant as Guardians shut out Braves Apr 11, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (77) walks off the field against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Parker Messick continued the impressive start to his career by tossing 6 2/3 strong innings Saturday night, earning the win as the Cleveland Guardians beat the host Atlanta Braves 6-0 in the middle contest of a three-game interleague series. Jose Ramirez homered in the first for the Guardians, who have won three of four. Five players had a hit apiece for the Braves, who had their three-game winning streak snapped. Messick (2-0) gave up four hits and walked two while striking out five. The Braves built their lone threat against the left-hander in the fifth, when Ronald Acuna Jr. tripled with two outs before Messick struck out Drake Baldwin. The 25-year-old rookie lowered his ERA this season to 0.51 and dropped his career ERA to 2.04 in 10 starts dating back to last year. Right-hander Connor Brogdon got the final out of the seventh before Erik Sabrowski threw a perfect eighth and Shawn Armstrong struck out two in a one-hit ninth to complete the Guardians’ first shutout victory of the season. The Braves were blanked for the first time this year. Cleveland’s Rhys Hoskins had an RBI groundout in the sixth and Chase DeLauter laced a run-scoring double in the eighth before Cleveland added three insurance runs in the ninth in unusual fashion. Steven Kwan walked with two outs and stole second base, took third when catcher Jonah Heim couldn’t find the ball in the dirt and scored when Heim’s throw to third sailed into left field. Angel Martinez and Ramirez walked, then Daniel Schneemann then hit a two-run single. Ramirez and Martinez had two hits apiece. Ramirez swiped a pair of bases while Martinez also had a theft. Atlanta starter Martin Perez (0-1) took the hard-luck loss after allowing one run on two hits and three walks while striking out two over five innings. The 35-year-old left-hander, who is pitching for his seventh big league team, lowered his ERA to 3.14 in three games (two starts). –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Rookie #Parker #Messick #dominant #Guardians #shut #BravesApr 11, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (77) walks off the field against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Parker Messick continued the impressive start to his career by tossing 6 2/3 strong innings Saturday night, earning the win as the Cleveland Guardians beat the host Atlanta Braves 6-0 in the middle contest of a three-game interleague series.

Jose Ramirez homered in the first for the Guardians, who have won three of four. Five players had a hit apiece for the Braves, who had their three-game winning streak snapped.

Messick (2-0) gave up four hits and walked two while striking out five. The Braves built their lone threat against the left-hander in the fifth, when Ronald Acuna Jr. tripled with two outs before Messick struck out Drake Baldwin.

The 25-year-old rookie lowered his ERA this season to 0.51 and dropped his career ERA to 2.04 in 10 starts dating back to last year.

Right-hander Connor Brogdon got the final out of the seventh before Erik Sabrowski threw a perfect eighth and Shawn Armstrong struck out two in a one-hit ninth to complete the Guardians’ first shutout victory of the season.


The Braves were blanked for the first time this year.

Cleveland’s Rhys Hoskins had an RBI groundout in the sixth and Chase DeLauter laced a run-scoring double in the eighth before Cleveland added three insurance runs in the ninth in unusual fashion.

Steven Kwan walked with two outs and stole second base, took third when catcher Jonah Heim couldn’t find the ball in the dirt and scored when Heim’s throw to third sailed into left field. Angel Martinez and Ramirez walked, then Daniel Schneemann then hit a two-run single.

Ramirez and Martinez had two hits apiece. Ramirez swiped a pair of bases while Martinez also had a theft.

Atlanta starter Martin Perez (0-1) took the hard-luck loss after allowing one run on two hits and three walks while striking out two over five innings. The 35-year-old left-hander, who is pitching for his seventh big league team, lowered his ERA to 3.14 in three games (two starts).

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Rookie #Parker #Messick #dominant #Guardians #shut #Braves">Deadspin | Rookie Parker Messick dominant as Guardians shut out Braves Apr 11, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (77) walks off the field against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Parker Messick continued the impressive start to his career by tossing 6 2/3 strong innings Saturday night, earning the win as the Cleveland Guardians beat the host Atlanta Braves 6-0 in the middle contest of a three-game interleague series. Jose Ramirez homered in the first for the Guardians, who have won three of four. Five players had a hit apiece for the Braves, who had their three-game winning streak snapped. Messick (2-0) gave up four hits and walked two while striking out five. The Braves built their lone threat against the left-hander in the fifth, when Ronald Acuna Jr. tripled with two outs before Messick struck out Drake Baldwin. The 25-year-old rookie lowered his ERA this season to 0.51 and dropped his career ERA to 2.04 in 10 starts dating back to last year. Right-hander Connor Brogdon got the final out of the seventh before Erik Sabrowski threw a perfect eighth and Shawn Armstrong struck out two in a one-hit ninth to complete the Guardians’ first shutout victory of the season. The Braves were blanked for the first time this year. Cleveland’s Rhys Hoskins had an RBI groundout in the sixth and Chase DeLauter laced a run-scoring double in the eighth before Cleveland added three insurance runs in the ninth in unusual fashion. Steven Kwan walked with two outs and stole second base, took third when catcher Jonah Heim couldn’t find the ball in the dirt and scored when Heim’s throw to third sailed into left field. Angel Martinez and Ramirez walked, then Daniel Schneemann then hit a two-run single. Ramirez and Martinez had two hits apiece. Ramirez swiped a pair of bases while Martinez also had a theft. Atlanta starter Martin Perez (0-1) took the hard-luck loss after allowing one run on two hits and three walks while striking out two over five innings. The 35-year-old left-hander, who is pitching for his seventh big league team, lowered his ERA to 3.14 in three games (two starts). –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Rookie #Parker #Messick #dominant #Guardians #shut #Braves

Kieron Pollard was unequivocal in his assessment of Jasprit Bumrah. Addressing the media on the eve of Mumbai Indians’ home game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the batting coach insisted the franchise was not “looking too much” into Bumrah’s wicket-less run.

“When the time comes to get wickets, he’ll get wickets. If not, and he’s economical, we’ll accept that as well,” Pollard said, backing the spearhead to come good.

But as the two heavyweight team clashed at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, Bumrah’s lean patch continued. He returned figures of 0 for 35 in four overs (economy 8.75), the most economical among the six bowlers used, yet unable to provide the breakthroughs Mumbai Indians desperately needed as RCB piled up a daunting 240.

Against a star-studded batting unit, Mumbai’s bowlers were put under sustained pressure from the outset. Bumrah, often relied upon to break partnerships or stem the flow of runs, found himself operating in damage-control mode.

He began with a 10-run over, with Virat Kohli welcoming him with a deft boundary over short third. While he managed to keep things tight thereafter, the early opportunity to make an inroad slipped by.

Reintroduced in the sixth over, shortly after Mitchell Santner conceded 22 runs, Bumrah briefly restored control, giving away just six. It was a reminder of his discipline and control, even on a night when the margins were unforgiving.

However, wickets remained elusive. With Phil Salt and Kohli setting the tempo and attacking relentlessly, Mumbai Indians struggled to find a way through.

In his second spell, Bumrah delivered a tidy seven-run over, but the penultimate over tilted the balance again. Tim David took him on, striking a four and a six as Bumrah conceded 13 runs, a rare sight for a bowler who usually thrives at the death.

So far this season, Bumrah has conceded 123 runs in four matches without a wicket, an unusual stretch for a bowler of his calibre. The last time he endured a similar phase was back in 2014, when he went four matches without a breakthrough.

For Mumbai Indians, the concern is not just the lack of wickets, but the absence of those decisive interventions Bumrah has so often provided, the breakthroughs that halt momentum and shift matches.

The tournament, though, is still young. And the team would hope for Bumrah to rediscover his rhythm, because as history suggests, when Bumrah strikes, the balance often shifts with MI.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

#RCB #IPL #Bumrahs #wicketless #run #strange #confrontation #Mumbai #Indians">MI vs RCB, IPL 2026 — Bumrah’s wicket-less run a strange confrontation for Mumbai Indians Kieron Pollard was unequivocal in his assessment of Jasprit Bumrah. Addressing the media on the eve of Mumbai Indians’ home game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the batting coach insisted the franchise was not “looking too much” into Bumrah’s wicket-less run.“When the time comes to get wickets, he’ll get wickets. If not, and he’s economical, we’ll accept that as well,” Pollard said, backing the spearhead to come good.But as the two heavyweight team clashed at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, Bumrah’s lean patch continued. He returned figures of 0 for 35 in four overs (economy 8.75), the most economical among the six bowlers used, yet unable to provide the breakthroughs Mumbai Indians desperately needed as RCB piled up a daunting 240.Against a star-studded batting unit, Mumbai’s bowlers were put under sustained pressure from the outset. Bumrah, often relied upon to break partnerships or stem the flow of runs, found himself operating in damage-control mode.He began with a 10-run over, with Virat Kohli welcoming him with a deft boundary over short third. While he managed to keep things tight thereafter, the early opportunity to make an inroad slipped by.Reintroduced in the sixth over, shortly after Mitchell Santner conceded 22 runs, Bumrah briefly restored control, giving away just six. It was a reminder of his discipline and control, even on a night when the margins were unforgiving.However, wickets remained elusive. With Phil Salt and Kohli setting the tempo and attacking relentlessly, Mumbai Indians struggled to find a way through.In his second spell, Bumrah delivered a tidy seven-run over, but the penultimate over tilted the balance again. Tim David took him on, striking a four and a six as Bumrah conceded 13 runs, a rare sight for a bowler who usually thrives at the death.So far this season, Bumrah has conceded 123 runs in four matches without a wicket, an unusual stretch for a bowler of his calibre. The last time he endured a similar phase was back in 2014, when he went four matches without a breakthrough.For Mumbai Indians, the concern is not just the lack of wickets, but the absence of those decisive interventions Bumrah has so often provided, the breakthroughs that halt momentum and shift matches.The tournament, though, is still young. And the team would hope for Bumrah to rediscover his rhythm, because as history suggests, when Bumrah strikes, the balance often shifts with MI.Published on Apr 12, 2026 #RCB #IPL #Bumrahs #wicketless #run #strange #confrontation #Mumbai #Indians

Deadspin | Trail Blazers can clinch No. 8 seed with win vs. Kings Apr 10, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) high-fives forward Toumani Camara (33) as guard Jrue Holiday (5) heads to the bench during a timeout in the first half against the LA Clippers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images The Portland Trail Blazers look to secure the No. 8 position in the Western Conference when they host the woeful Sacramento Kings on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both clubs. The Trail Blazers put themselves in position to nab a spot in the key 7 vs. 8 play-in contest by routing the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 116-97 on Friday night. Portland (41-40) and Los Angeles share the same record but the Trail Blazers hold the tiebreaker edge due to having a better record in Western Conference games. The big deal between being No. 8 or No. 9 is this: Teams in the 7-8 game earn a playoff berth with one win with the loser receiving a second chance. The teams in the 9 vs. 10 pairing need two wins to get in. Portland is well aware of what’s at stake against the Kings. “We’ve got one game left in the regular season,” Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter said after Friday’s contest. “We‘ve got to finish the job here.” Portland certainly played with more urgency than the Clippers. The Trail Blazers outscored Los Angeles 30-13 in the final quarter. The Trail Blazers racked up 12 steals, four by reserve Matisse Thybulle. “We had an outstanding performance defensively,” Splitter said. “A lot of guys did a good job.” All-Star forward Deni Avdija led the offensive surge with 35 points. It marked his 14th game of 30 or more points this season. “He was aggressive, he was getting to the paint, he was finding teammates and getting to the free-throw line,” Splitter said of Avdija. “Nothing new I can say about him.” Shaedon Sharpe returned from a 28-game absence due to calf and fibula injuries to play 15 minutes off the bench against the Clippers. The guard, who last played on Feb. 6, had eight points and four rebounds. The Trail Blazers are 3-0 against the Kings this season but the Dec. 18 contest in Portland was a wild battle. Portland pulled out a 134-133 overtime win behind two free throws from Avdija with 1.5 seconds left to cap his 35-point outing. Sacramento forced the OT with an electric 17-2 burst to end regulation. The Kings’ DeMar DeRozan had 33 points, including the tying 3-pointer with 7.8 seconds left. On Sunday, the Kings (22-59) will be looking to avoid the second 60-loss campaign in franchise history. Sacramento went 17-65 in the 2008-09 campaign. The Kings have performed well this month with three wins in five games. Sacramento just split a home-and-home with the Golden State Warriors, losing 110-105 on the road Tuesday and following up with a 124-118 home win on Friday. Devin Carter scored a career-high 29 points while Maxime Raynaud added 23 for the Kings in their home finale. “Couldn’t get any better, and the way we did it was also awesome,” Raynaud said afterward. “I mean, it was a very physical game. Obviously people were talking on both sides the whole time. It was pretty well fought, pretty close till the end, so the best way to go out.” DeRozan sat out the past two games due to right hamstring soreness and will sit out Sunday as well. He turns 37 in August and is under contract for next season. “I’ve been doing this for 17 years, it’s beyond a blessing,” DeRozan said of his career. “… But it’s been a tough year for us.” Carter also established career bests of six 3-pointers and nine rebounds on Friday. The first-round pick (No. 13 overall) in 2024 has played in 73 games (11 starts) over his two NBA seasons. “It’s just the confidence,” Carter said of his big outing. “I put the work in. At the end of the day, I just imagine being in the gym working by myself. That’s all it is.” –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Trail #Blazers #clinch #seed #win #KingsApr 10, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) high-fives forward Toumani Camara (33) as guard Jrue Holiday (5) heads to the bench during a timeout in the first half against the LA Clippers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

The Portland Trail Blazers look to secure the No. 8 position in the Western Conference when they host the woeful Sacramento Kings on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both clubs.

The Trail Blazers put themselves in position to nab a spot in the key 7 vs. 8 play-in contest by routing the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 116-97 on Friday night.

Portland (41-40) and Los Angeles share the same record but the Trail Blazers hold the tiebreaker edge due to having a better record in Western Conference games.

The big deal between being No. 8 or No. 9 is this: Teams in the 7-8 game earn a playoff berth with one win with the loser receiving a second chance. The teams in the 9 vs. 10 pairing need two wins to get in.

Portland is well aware of what’s at stake against the Kings.

“We’ve got one game left in the regular season,” Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter said after Friday’s contest. “We‘ve got to finish the job here.”

Portland certainly played with more urgency than the Clippers. The Trail Blazers outscored Los Angeles 30-13 in the final quarter.

The Trail Blazers racked up 12 steals, four by reserve Matisse Thybulle.

“We had an outstanding performance defensively,” Splitter said. “A lot of guys did a good job.”

All-Star forward Deni Avdija led the offensive surge with 35 points. It marked his 14th game of 30 or more points this season.

“He was aggressive, he was getting to the paint, he was finding teammates and getting to the free-throw line,” Splitter said of Avdija. “Nothing new I can say about him.”


Shaedon Sharpe returned from a 28-game absence due to calf and fibula injuries to play 15 minutes off the bench against the Clippers. The guard, who last played on Feb. 6, had eight points and four rebounds.

The Trail Blazers are 3-0 against the Kings this season but the Dec. 18 contest in Portland was a wild battle.

Portland pulled out a 134-133 overtime win behind two free throws from Avdija with 1.5 seconds left to cap his 35-point outing. Sacramento forced the OT with an electric 17-2 burst to end regulation. The Kings’ DeMar DeRozan had 33 points, including the tying 3-pointer with 7.8 seconds left.

On Sunday, the Kings (22-59) will be looking to avoid the second 60-loss campaign in franchise history. Sacramento went 17-65 in the 2008-09 campaign.

The Kings have performed well this month with three wins in five games. Sacramento just split a home-and-home with the Golden State Warriors, losing 110-105 on the road Tuesday and following up with a 124-118 home win on Friday.

Devin Carter scored a career-high 29 points while Maxime Raynaud added 23 for the Kings in their home finale.

“Couldn’t get any better, and the way we did it was also awesome,” Raynaud said afterward. “I mean, it was a very physical game. Obviously people were talking on both sides the whole time. It was pretty well fought, pretty close till the end, so the best way to go out.”

DeRozan sat out the past two games due to right hamstring soreness and will sit out Sunday as well. He turns 37 in August and is under contract for next season.

“I’ve been doing this for 17 years, it’s beyond a blessing,” DeRozan said of his career. “… But it’s been a tough year for us.”

Carter also established career bests of six 3-pointers and nine rebounds on Friday. The first-round pick (No. 13 overall) in 2024 has played in 73 games (11 starts) over his two NBA seasons.

“It’s just the confidence,” Carter said of his big outing. “I put the work in. At the end of the day, I just imagine being in the gym working by myself. That’s all it is.”

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Trail #Blazers #clinch #seed #win #Kings">Deadspin | Trail Blazers can clinch No. 8 seed with win vs. Kings Apr 10, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) high-fives forward Toumani Camara (33) as guard Jrue Holiday (5) heads to the bench during a timeout in the first half against the LA Clippers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images The Portland Trail Blazers look to secure the No. 8 position in the Western Conference when they host the woeful Sacramento Kings on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both clubs. The Trail Blazers put themselves in position to nab a spot in the key 7 vs. 8 play-in contest by routing the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 116-97 on Friday night. Portland (41-40) and Los Angeles share the same record but the Trail Blazers hold the tiebreaker edge due to having a better record in Western Conference games. The big deal between being No. 8 or No. 9 is this: Teams in the 7-8 game earn a playoff berth with one win with the loser receiving a second chance. The teams in the 9 vs. 10 pairing need two wins to get in. Portland is well aware of what’s at stake against the Kings. “We’ve got one game left in the regular season,” Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter said after Friday’s contest. “We‘ve got to finish the job here.” Portland certainly played with more urgency than the Clippers. The Trail Blazers outscored Los Angeles 30-13 in the final quarter. The Trail Blazers racked up 12 steals, four by reserve Matisse Thybulle. “We had an outstanding performance defensively,” Splitter said. “A lot of guys did a good job.” All-Star forward Deni Avdija led the offensive surge with 35 points. It marked his 14th game of 30 or more points this season. “He was aggressive, he was getting to the paint, he was finding teammates and getting to the free-throw line,” Splitter said of Avdija. “Nothing new I can say about him.” Shaedon Sharpe returned from a 28-game absence due to calf and fibula injuries to play 15 minutes off the bench against the Clippers. The guard, who last played on Feb. 6, had eight points and four rebounds. The Trail Blazers are 3-0 against the Kings this season but the Dec. 18 contest in Portland was a wild battle. Portland pulled out a 134-133 overtime win behind two free throws from Avdija with 1.5 seconds left to cap his 35-point outing. Sacramento forced the OT with an electric 17-2 burst to end regulation. The Kings’ DeMar DeRozan had 33 points, including the tying 3-pointer with 7.8 seconds left. On Sunday, the Kings (22-59) will be looking to avoid the second 60-loss campaign in franchise history. Sacramento went 17-65 in the 2008-09 campaign. The Kings have performed well this month with three wins in five games. Sacramento just split a home-and-home with the Golden State Warriors, losing 110-105 on the road Tuesday and following up with a 124-118 home win on Friday. Devin Carter scored a career-high 29 points while Maxime Raynaud added 23 for the Kings in their home finale. “Couldn’t get any better, and the way we did it was also awesome,” Raynaud said afterward. “I mean, it was a very physical game. Obviously people were talking on both sides the whole time. It was pretty well fought, pretty close till the end, so the best way to go out.” DeRozan sat out the past two games due to right hamstring soreness and will sit out Sunday as well. He turns 37 in August and is under contract for next season. “I’ve been doing this for 17 years, it’s beyond a blessing,” DeRozan said of his career. “… But it’s been a tough year for us.” Carter also established career bests of six 3-pointers and nine rebounds on Friday. The first-round pick (No. 13 overall) in 2024 has played in 73 games (11 starts) over his two NBA seasons. “It’s just the confidence,” Carter said of his big outing. “I put the work in. At the end of the day, I just imagine being in the gym working by myself. That’s all it is.” –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Trail #Blazers #clinch #seed #win #Kings

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