Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans — 123:133, NBA

New Orleans outlasted Sacramento 133-123 to secure a 10-point NBA win, leaning on a balanced scoring attack and a decisive edge on the glass. The Pelicans’ offense produced 12 made threes on 34 attempts, while the Kings went 8-for-31 from deep, a gap that helped New Orleans maintain separation across the night. Sacramento got a standout scoring performance from Precious Achiuwa, who led all players with 29 points, and Russell Westbrook added 19 points as the Kings kept pace offensively with 29 assists. However, New Orleans consistently generated extra possessions and second chances, finishing with a 52-42 rebounding advantage that proved critical in a game where both teams scored efficiently. Zion Williamson paced the Pelicans with 23 points, with Trey Murphy III (21) and Saddiq Bey (20) providing key support to keep the pressure on Sacramento’s defense. New Orleans’ ability to spread production across multiple scorers, combined with its rebounding control, allowed it to answer Kings runs and close the game with a comfortable margin. For New Orleans, the win underscores the value of its depth and physicality, particularly when it can pair rebounding control with efficient perimeter shooting. For Sacramento, the loss highlights the importance of improving three-point efficiency and limiting opponents’ second-chance opportunities, especially in matchups where the margin for error is thin.