Kings Edge Pelicans for First Win Against Them in Two Years

Domantas Sabonis' dominant performance helps Sacramento secure a 111-109 victory, ending New Orleans' six-game winning streak in their matchups.

Domantas Sabonis recorded a season-high 32 points and 21 rebounds, leading the Kings to a narrow win over the Pelicans.
The victory marks Sacramento's first win over New Orleans since the 2022 season, breaking a six-game losing streak in head-to-head matchups.
DeMar DeRozan contributed 29 points, while De’Aaron Fox and Keegan Murray added 18 points each to help the Kings improve to a 13-13 record.
CJ McCollum scored a season-high 36 points for the Pelicans, including 17 in the fourth quarter, but his efforts fell short in the final seconds.
Key injuries for the Pelicans, including Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, have contributed to their struggles, with the team losing 12 of their last 13 games.