In an NBA showdown on March 5, 2026, the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Sacramento Kings 133‑123 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, handing the Kings their 50th loss of the season — the most in the league.
Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 23 points, while six of his teammates also scored in double figures to fuel New Orleans’ offense. Trey Murphy III added 21 points and Saddiq Bey chipped in 20 as the Pelicans snapped a two‑game skid and notched their 20th win of the campaign.
Sacramento’s Precious Achiuwa matched his career best with 29 points and 12 rebounds, but the Kings still couldn’t stop New Orleans from pulling away in the third quarter. After briefly trailing, the Pelicans went on a 25‑point run late in the third to build a lead they held onto in the fourth.
The Kings also got a double‑double from Russell Westbrook (19 points, 10 assists), but their struggles continued as they dropped their third straight game.
