The Sacramento Kings held off the New Orleans Pelicans 117-113 in an NBA matchup, edging the visitors by four points behind an efficient offensive night and balanced playmaking. Sacramento shot 36-for-57 from the field (63.0%) and consistently generated quality looks, finishing with 29 assists on 36 made baskets. New Orleans countered with strong perimeter shooting (14 made threes) and kept the game within one or two possessions down the stretch. Both teams featured standout individual scoring performances. For New Orleans, J. Fears led all Pelicans with 28 points, while Saddiq Bey added 20 to support the comeback push. Sacramento matched that production with M. Raynaud’s 28 points and a strong secondary scoring punch from N. Clifford, who finished with 23. Daeqwon Plowden contributed 17 points, giving the Kings another reliable option as the game tightened late. The Kings’ edge came from efficiency and control of the glass. Sacramento won the rebounding battle 46-36, helping limit New Orleans to one shot on key possessions and creating extra opportunities on the other end. While the Pelicans’ 3-point volume kept them in striking distance (14-for-34), Sacramento’s ability to finish possessions and convert at a high rate inside the arc ultimately proved decisive. Going forward, this result reinforces Sacramento’s formula when it’s clicking: elite shot quality, ball movement, and enough rebounding to close out games. For New Orleans, the shooting and top-end scoring were encouraging, but the Pelicans will likely look to improve their work on the boards and overall defensive efficiency after allowing 63.0% shooting from the field in a four-point loss.