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In the electrifying 4th quarter of the Portland Trail Blazers’ razor-thin 124-123 preseason victory over the Sacramento Kings on October 10, 2025, at Moda Center, Blake Wesley emerged as a key spark off the bench for the Blazers. With the game hanging in the balance—Portland clinging to a slim lead after squandering a 13-point advantage earlier—the young guard showcased his explosive athleticism and pesky defensive instincts that have scouts buzzing.Midway through the period, amid a flurry of traded threes, blocks, and turnovers that saw the Kings claw back with 32 points to Portland’s 29, Wesley ignited the crowd with a thunderous dunk. Assisted by big man Duop Reath on a sharp outlet pass after a Kings miss, Wesley caught the feed on the break, lowered his shoulder against Sacramento’s scrambling defense, and elevated for a powerful two-handed flush through traffic in the lane. The slam, good for two crucial points, cut through the tension like a knife, momentarily stemming Sacramento’s momentum and drawing roars from the Blazers faithful. It was a highlight-reel moment that underscored Wesley’s 13-point efficiency on 5-of-6 shooting for the night, blending his defensive hustle (including several deflections and steals) with the vertical pop that makes him a nightmare in transition.That dunk not only padded Portland’s lead but symbolized the gritty resolve that sealed the win, as Wesley’s energy helped the Blazers weather late surges from Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan. A pesky, high-motor play that screamed “rookie with upside.”
