Pelicans Crush Kings in High-Scoring Affair
Pelicans Dominate from Start to Finish
The New Orleans Pelicans put on a scoring clinic against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night, winning 133-100. CJ McCollum led the way for the Pelicans with 31 points, while Zion Williamson added 20 points and 10 rebounds. The Pelicans led by as many as 50 points in the fourth quarter.
Kings Struggle to Keep Pace
The Kings were never able to keep up with the Pelicans' offense. They shot just 38.5% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 22 points, but he was the only Kings player to score more than 15 points.
Murphy's Big Night
Trey Murphy III had a big night for the Pelicans, scoring 12 points in the first quarter. He helped the Pelicans get off to a fast start and set the tone for the rest of the game.
Pelicans Extend Winning Streak
The Pelicans have now won four straight games and are 11-5 in their last 16 games. They are currently in eighth place in the Western Conference standings and are just two games out of sixth place.
Kings Fall to 10th Place
The Kings have lost three straight games and are now 10th place in the Western Conference standings. They are four games behind the Pelicans and are in danger of missing the playoffs.
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