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New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings: preview and player stats (Nov 30, 2026)

Regular season10:00 PM

New Orleans Pelicans at Sacramento Kings

Golden 1 Center · Sacramento, CA

Head to head: Pelicans vs Kings, series and next game

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Who wins?

NOP

Season leaders, per game

SAC
The teams side by side: New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings compared, with league ranks
NOPStatSAC
4–10Record1–11
Offense
−8.6(better), 25th in the leagueNet rating29th in the league, −12.5
110.2(better), 20th in the leagueOffensive rating27th in the league, 106.1
102.9, 4th in the leaguePace6th in the league, 102.0
51.9, 23rd in the leagueeFG%20th in the league, 52.6(better)
13.4(better), 19th in the leagueTOV%24th in the league, 14.1
24.4(better), 25th in the leagueOREB%28th in the league, 22.9
0.372(better), 1st in the leagueFT rate23rd in the league, 0.263
Defense
118.8, 29th in the leagueDefensive rating28th in the league, 118.6(better)
57.0(better), 29th in the leagueOpp. eFG%30th in the league, 57.4
12.9(better), 14th in the leagueOpp. TOV%18th in the league, 12.5
72.7, 17th in the leagueDREB%6th in the league, 74.7(better)
0.353, 28th in the leagueOpp. FT rate26th in the league, 0.340(better)

This season's meetings

Injury report

New Orleans Pelicans

  • Trey Murphy IIIOut· back Nov 16Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Bilateral Patellar Tendinopathy (2026-11-16, GSW@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Murphy (knees) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets. Murphy will miss a fourth straight game as he continues to battle bilateral patellar tendinopathy. His next opportunity to return to the court will come Monday against the Warriors. Saddiq Bey should continue to work in an elevated role in the meantime.

  • Dejounte MurrayOut· back Nov 20Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Left Ankle Sprain (2026-11-16, GSW@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-13): Murray (ankle) is out for Friday's game against Memphis. This was the expectation after the star guard requested a trade from the Pelicans earlier Friday. Given his standing with the club, Murray can be tentatively considered doubtful for future contests while New Orleans tries to find him another home.

  • Bryce McGowensOut· back Nov 18Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Left Elbow Infection (2026-11-16, GSW@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-15): McGowens (elbow) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets. McGowens will miss his second game in as many days while continuing to deal with a left elbow infection. He'll have another chance to return to action Monday against the Warriors.

  • Bennedict MathurinOut· back Nov 18Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Left Plantar Fasciitis (2026-11-16, GSW@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-15): Mathurin is out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets due to left plantar fasciitis. Mathurin will miss a second game of the Pelicans' last three, leaving New Orleans without a key second-unit scorer. Mathurin is averaging 5.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 15.3 minutes per game so far. His next chance to suit up will come Monday at home against the Warriors.

  • Julian ReeseQuestionableReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-16, GSW@NOP).

  • Trendon WatfordOut· back Nov 16Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Right Ankle Sprain (2026-11-16, GSW@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Watford (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Denver. Watford will miss a fourth consecutive game Saturday due to a right ankle sprain, and it remains unknown how far away he is from returning.

  • Jaron Pierre Jr.QuestionableReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-16, GSW@NOP).

  • Malik DiaQuestionableReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-16, GSW@NOP).

Sacramento Kings

  • Keegan MurrayAvailableReport updated ·
    Report note

    - (2026-11-15, OKC@SAC).

  • Precious AchiuwaQuestionable· back Nov 15Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Left Ankle Soreness (2026-11-15, OKC@SAC). Prior reporting (2026-11-15): Achiuwa (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Thunder. Achiuwa missed Friday's 120-107 loss to Portland due to left ankle soreness, and that same ailment will keep him questionable for Sunday's home tilt against OKC. Keegan Murray got the start in place of Achiuwa, which would likely be the case again if the latter is sidelined.

  • Ben SimmonsOut· back Oct 1Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Right Achilles Tendon Repair / Surgery (2026-11-15, OKC@SAC). Prior reporting (2026-10-21): Simmons underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair a torn right Achilles tendon, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports. Simmons had a quality preseason, averaging 10.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists over 17.4 minutes per contest (two games). The 30-year-old was on track to suit up for the Kings on opening night, though those plans were halted after he suffered a torn Achilles tendon during practice. Now, Simmons will focus on rehab. However, it's unknown what the future holds regarding his career in the NBA. Previously reported out for season.

  • Jonathan MogboOutReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-15, OKC@SAC).

  • Maxime RaynaudOut· back Nov 18Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Right Patella Subluxation (2026-11-15, OKC@SAC). Prior reporting (2026-11-15): Raynaud (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder. Raynaud will miss his 13th consecutive game to start 2026-27 after injuring his knee during the preseason. It sounds like the Frenchman is getting closer to making his season debut, with his next chance to do so coming Wednesday versus Phoenix.

  • Sean PedullaOutReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-15, OKC@SAC).

Key players · NOP: New Orleans Pelicans key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Trey Murphy III32.815.64.83.6
Zion Williamson32.621.95.42.7
Dejounte Murray31.413.44.64.4
Jeremiah Fears29.515.34.55.2
Saddiq Bey28.416.54.12.3
Key players · SAC: Sacramento Kings key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Darius Acuff Jr.37.225.43.87.1
Domantas Sabonis34.414.513.25.8
Zach LaVine33.021.43.32.8
De'Andre Hunter32.514.34.61.4
Keegan Murray28.210.23.21.6

Last five games

New Orleans Pelicans: New Orleans Pelicans: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Nov 14 vs DENLost 108–116+12.5, covered236.5, went under
Nov 13 vs MEMLost 111–142+3.5, did not cover235.5, went over
Nov 11 vs BKNLost 111–145−2.5, did not cover228.5, went over
Nov 9 @ GSWLost 87–138+11.5, did not cover228.5, went under
Nov 8 @ LACLost 123–139−1.5, did not cover226.5, went over
Sacramento Kings: Sacramento Kings: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Nov 13 vs PORLost 107–120+10.5, did not cover229.5, went under
Nov 10 vs ORLLost 100–107+5.5, did not cover222.5, went under
Nov 8 vs MIALost 108–114+11.5, covered235.5, went under
Nov 6 vs SASLost 109–124+17.5, covered231.5, went over
Nov 4 vs LALLost 103–116+12.5, did not cover233.5, went under
Western Conference
Team
10DAL76.53846-4
11PHX56.45555-5
12NOP410.2867.54-6
13LAC38.27372-8
14SAC111.0839.51-9
15UTA112.077100-10

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The box score appears at tip-off.

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