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Kings down Trail Blazers 109-105 in OT preseason opener

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Marco Belinelli had 32 points, including four 3-pointers, and the Sacramento Kings defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 109-105 in overtime Monday night, the preseason opener for both teams.

DeMarcus Cousins started and finished with 22 points for the Kings, who missed the playoffs after finishing 29-53 last season.

Damian Lillard had 17 points for the Blazers. Lillard is the only starter returning to the Blazers team that went 51-31 last season.

After leading by as many as 21 points in the first half, the Blazers had a 56-41 advantage at the break.

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