NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hustle plays and production from up and down the lineup helped the New Orleans Pelicans overcome the absence of leading-scorer Zion Williamson, keep their season alive and avoid a historically significant loss. Brandon Ingram scored 24 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans booked a spot in the NBA playoffs with a 105-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings in a play-in tournament elimination game on Friday night. “We stayed togeth
New Orleans defeats Sacramento, 105-98. For New Orleans, Brandon Ingram led the way with 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists while aided by Jonas Valanciunas (19 points, 12 rebounds) and Trey Murphy III (16 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists) in the victory. De’Aaron Fox finished with 35 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals with Domantas Sabonis adding 23 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals for Sacramento in the losing effort.
The Pelicans grabbed the NBA's final playoff spot.
No | Player | Pos |
---|---|---|
15 | PG | |
21 | PG | |
11 | PG | |
24 | SG | |
33 | SF | |
14 | SF | |
5 | SF | |
32 | PF | |
8 | SF | |
3 | SG | |
25 | SF | |
22 | PF | |
50 | PF | |
37 | SF | |
0 | SG | |
17 | C | |
1 | PF | |
40 | C |