Tip‑off is scheduled for 7:00 PM PT
Venue: Golden 1 Center, 500 David J. Stern Walkway, Sacramento, CA 95814
Broadcast: NBA TV / Sactown Sports 1140 AM
This is a matchup between the 12th‑place Pelicans and the 15th‑place Kings, two of the Western Conference’s bottom teams. Despite their struggles, New Orleans has dominated the season series and is seeking a three‑game sweep.
Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans
Karlo Matković — OUT (back)
Bryce McGowens — OUT (toe)
Sacramento Kings
Domantas Sabonis — OUT for season (back)
De’Andre Hunter — OUT for season (eye)
Zach LaVine — OUT for season (finger)
Drew Eubanks — OUT for season (thumb)
Russell Westbrook — OUT (foot)
Keegan Murray — OUT (ankle)
Malik Monk — Day‑to‑day (shoulder)
Sacramento is severely depleted, missing multiple starters and rotation players.
Team Statistical Profile
New Orleans Pelicans (25–52)
115.1 PPG, 46.5% FG, 34.7% 3PT, 78.2% FT
43.8 RPG, 25.2 APG, 13.4 TPG
119.5 PPG allowed (bottom tier defense)
Season series: 2–0 vs. Kings (wins by 26 and 10 points)
Sacramento Kings (20–57)
110.9 PPG, 47.9% FG (last 10 games)
43.4 RPG, 27.4 APG (last 10 games)
121.1 PPG allowed (one of NBA’s worst defenses)
Recently snapped a four‑game losing streak with a 123–115 win over Toronto behind Precious Achiuwa’s 28 points and 19 rebounds.
Recent Team Form
Pelicans — Last 5 Games: L–L–L–L–L
On a six‑game losing streak entering Sacramento.
Most recent: 118–106 loss to Portland on Thursday (second night of a back‑to‑back).
Trey Murphy III: 19 points, returning from ankle injury.
Rookies Jeremiah Fears (21 pts) and Derik Queen (12 pts, 7 AST, 6 REB) continue to shine.
Kings — Last 5 Games: W–L–L–L–L
Snapped losing streak with win over Toronto.
Precious Achiuwa emerging as a bright spot.
Key Player Matchups
Trey Murphy III (NOP)
21.6 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 3.8 APG, 1.5 SPG
Scored 21 points in both Pelicans wins over Sacramento this season.
Zion Williamson (NOP)
20.0 PPG over last 10 games
Scored 23 in the last meeting (133–123 win).
DeMar DeRozan (SAC)
18.5 PPG, 49.3% FG
Kings’ most reliable scorer with Sabonis and LaVine out.
Precious Achiuwa (SAC)
Coming off 28 pts, 19 reb performance.
Series History
Pelicans lead 2–0 this season.
Feb 9: Pelicans 120, Kings 94
Mar 5: Pelicans 133, Kings 123
Pelicans have dominated the matchup with superior scoring and efficiency.
Betting Trends
Pelicans: 3–7 in last 10, allowing 115.8 PPG.
Kings: 4–6 in last 10, allowing 122.2 PPG.
Pelicans have won both matchups by double digits.
Game Odds
New Orleans Pelicans – 5.5
Sacramento Kings 234.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 2, 2026
