The Pelicans shined and shined against the Kings, winning 129-93. Ingram and Williamson combined for 57 points. Sasha Vezenkov did not compete at all. Filip Petrusev got garbage time.
The Pelicans had a celebration against the Kings, who had an impressive 129-93 win at home to boost their record to 7-7. (5-4 at home and 2-3 away) and ended Sacramento’s six-game winning streak (8-5 with… 4-1 at home and 4-4 away).
The winners had star-shaped frames. Brandon Ingram had 31 points (6/13 2-pointers, 5/5 3-pointers, 4/4 shooting), 4 rebounds, 3 assists in 25’47”. Zion Williamson followed with 26 points (12/16 2-pointers). Jonas scored Valanciunas had a triple-double and finished the game with 10 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Herbert Jones scored 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists.
As for the Kings, Domantas Sabonis fought back, scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, but he also committed 5 mistakes. Sasha Vezenkov did not compete even for a second. Entering 6’26” before the end and 39 points behind (118-79) Filip Petrusev who scored 3 points with 2 1/2 shots and a half shot.
Race
With Zion Williamson scoring 22 points in the first half and the Sacramento Kings stopping shooting from outside the box (8/26 three-pointers), the Pelicans headed into the locker room with a 13-point lead (66-53, 24). ‘).
This difference swelled to 30 points (87-57) after 32 minutes after the hosts led 21-4, 15 points ahead of Brandon Ingram. By the end of the third period, the hosts had already reached 100 points, while conceding only 69 points, and the rest of the match was of a purely procedural nature.
Dodecalypta: 29-31, 66-53, 69-100, 129-93
New Orleans Pelicans (Willie Green): Ingram 31 (6/13 2-pointers, 5/5 3-pointers, 4/4 steals, 4 rebounds, 3 assists), Williamson 26 points (12/16 2-pointers, 2/2 steals), 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals), Valanciunas 10 (13 rebounds, 7 assists), Jones 18 (1/2 threes, 7 rebounds, 4 assists), Daniels 3 (1), Marshall 11 (1/5 threes, 7 ). Rebounds, 4 assists), Hawkins 9 (2), Alvarado 5 (1), Robinson-Earl 4 (5 rebounds), Zeller 9 (9 rebounds), Lewis 3 (1).
Sacramento Kings (Mike Brown): Barnes 16 (3/6 threes, 4 rebounds), Murray 5 (1), Sabonis 10 (10 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 turnovers), Herter 10 (2/8 threes), Fox 14 (2 / 12 three-pointers), Monk 8 (2/6 three-pointers, 5 assists), Duarte, Mitchell 2 (8 assists), McGee 10 (7 rebounds), Jones 8, Edwards 3 (1), Slauson 4, Petrusev 3.
New Orleans Pelicans statistics: 38/64 2-pointers, 12/28 3-pointers, 17/21 shots, 65 rebounds, 38 assists, 8 steals, 6 blocks, 10 turnovers, 19 fouls
Sacramento Kings team statistics: 22/42 2-pointers, 11/45 3-pointers, 16/24 shots, 43 rebounds, 27 assists, 4 steals, 5 blocks, 13 turnovers, 21 fouls
“Certified social media geek. Lifelong coffee aficionado. Passionate food buff.”
More Stories
“Kostas Manolas has been offered to PAOK!”
Lance: Sold out, OAKA packed for rematch
UEFA Champions League Qualifiers: Exciting Qualifiers – Football – UEFA Champions League