New Orleans Pelicans Defeat Sacramento Kings 117-112
Pelicans Take Advantage of Kings' Poor Shooting
New Orleans, LA - November 22, 2023
The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Sacramento Kings 117-112 at the Smoothie King Center on Tuesday night. The Pelicans were led by Brandon Ingram, who scored 25 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Zion Williamson added 23 points and 9 rebounds, while C.J. McCollum chipped in with 21 points.
The Kings were led by De'Aaron Fox, who scored 28 points. Domantas Sabonis added 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Kevin Huerter scored 20 points. However, the Kings shot just 42.3% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range. The Pelicans, meanwhile, shot 47.9% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range.
The Pelicans controlled the game from the start, leading by as many as 15 points in the first half. The Kings fought back in the third quarter, cutting the lead to just 5 points. However, the Pelicans held on in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.
With the win, the Pelicans improve to 11-10 on the season. The Kings fall to 8-13.
Kings Last 5 Games Vs Pelicans
The Kings have a record of 1-4 against the Pelicans in their last 5 games. They have averaged 108.6 points per game in those contests.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| November 22, 2023 | Pelicans 117, Kings 112 |
| October 28, 2023 | Pelicans 120, Kings 108 |
| March 10, 2023 | Kings 113, Pelicans 109 |
| January 17, 2023 | Pelicans 118, Kings 105 |
| November 25, 2022 | Pelicans 112, Kings 106 |
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