In an important quarterfinal game of the NBA In-Season Tournament, the Sacramento Kings face off against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. This game is set to be played at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.
The Kings, currently with an 11-7 record and holding the fourth spot in the Western Conference are looking to bounce back from their previous losses to the Pelicans. The game is scheduled to start at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time and will be broadcast on NBCSCA and Bally Sports Orleans, with an online live stream available for NBA League Pass subscribers.
The Kings (4-0 in West Group C) are through to the NBA In-Season Tournament Knockout Rounds 🏆
Watch their best moments from Group Play ahead of their Quarterfinals matchup vs. the Pelicans 👀
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— NBA (@NBA) December 3, 2023
This matchup is the 75th regular-season meeting between the Kings and the Pelicans. The Pelicans are ahead in the head-to-head matchup with a 41-33 record. The Kings with their recent victory over the Denver Nuggets, aim to maintain their winning momentum, having secured seven wins in their last 10 games.
De’Aaron Fox is available for the Kings vs Pelicans game tonight
The Sacramento Kings star player De’Aaron Fox is confirmed to be available for the quarterfinal game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Fox has been a key player for the Kings this season, averaging outstanding numbers of 30.3 points, 6.6 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game. His recent performance, leading the team with 26 points and 16 assists in their victory over the Denver Nuggets, has shown his form and importance to the team.
Sacramento Kings injury report
- Chris Duarte (questionable)
- Alex Len (out)
Sacramento Kings expected starting lineup
- De’Aaron Fox
- Kevin Huerter
- Harrison Barnes
- Keegan Murray
- Domantas Sabonis
New Orleans Pelicans injury report
- Matt Ryan (out)
- Larry Nance Jr. (out)
New Orleans Pelicans expected starting lineup
- CJ McCollum
- Brandon Ingram
- Herbert Jones
- Zion Williamson
- Jonas Valanciunas
In addition to Fox, the Kings will also have Domantas Sabonis, who has been having an impressive season. Sabonis, following his first NBA All-Star selection, continues to manage averages of 18.6 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game. Off the bench, the Kings will be without center Alex Len, who is expected to return by mid-January, and Davion Mitchell who is marked as ‘probable‘ for the game.
The kings are slightly favored over the Pelicans tonight
As the Sacramento Kings prepare to host the New Orleans Pelicans, they enter the game with a slight edge. Even after losing their first two games against the Pelicans this season, the Kings’ recent form and home-court advantage will make things easier for them.
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Oddsmakers are anticipating a close game, with some predicting a win for the underdog Pelicans, who aim for their third victory over Sacramento this season. The winner of this game will advance to face the winner of the Phoenix Suns and LA Lakers semifinal.