Pelicans Beat Kings, Clinch Playoff Berth
New Orleans Wins Season Sweep, Secures First Playoff Appearance Since 2018
Three Key Numbers from Thursday's Game in Golden 1 Center
Sacramento, Calif. - Brandon Ingram's 30 points led the New Orleans Pelicans to a 127-117 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night, securing the Pelicans' first playoff berth since 2018.
The Pelicans completed a season sweep of the Kings, who were led by DeAaron Fox's 29 points and Domantas Sabonis' 27 points. Kevin Huerter also had a strong game for the Pelicans, contributing 17 points, including a key block late in the game.
Here are three key numbers from Thursday's game:
- 3: The number of Pelicans players who scored 27 points or more.
- 127: The Pelicans' total points scored, the most they have scored in a game this season.
- 117: The Kings' total points scored, the most they have allowed in a game this season.
The Pelicans now have a record of 38-30, which is good for seventh place in the Western Conference. The Kings are now 31-36, which is good for 11th place in the Western Conference.
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