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Sacramento Kings at New Orleans Pelicans

Sacramento Kings
New Orleans Pelicans

Smoothie King Center · New Orleans, LA

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This season before the game

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Who wins?

SAC

Season leaders, per game

NOP
The teams side by side: Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans compared, with league ranks
SACStatNOP
1–10Record4–8
Offense
-12.5, 28th in the leagueNet rating25th in the league, -7.0(better)
106.0, 27th in the leagueOffensive rating17th in the league, 111.2(better)
102.2, 5th in the leaguePace4th in the league, 102.5
52.7, 19th in the leagueeFG%20th in the league, 52.7
14.5, 26th in the leagueTOV%22nd in the league, 13.9(better)
23.3, 27th in the leagueOREB%24th in the league, 24.9(better)
0.262, 23rd in the leagueFT rate1st in the league, 0.367(better)
Defense
118.4, 28th in the leagueDefensive rating27th in the league, 118.2(better)
57.2, 29th in the leagueOpp. eFG%28th in the league, 57.1(better)
12.3, 20th in the leagueOpp. TOV%14th in the league, 13.1(better)
74.0(better), 9th in the leagueDREB%19th in the league, 72.3
0.335(better), 26th in the leagueOpp. FT rate27th in the league, 0.336

This season's meetings

Injury report

Sacramento Kings

  • Precious AchiuwaDay to day· back Nov 13Report updated ·
    Report note

    Achiuwa left Tuesday's 107-100 loss to the Magic with a left lower leg contusion and did not return, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports. With Achiuwa exiting the game after 14 minutes, more minutes became available for Dylan Cardwell. If Achiuwa needs to miss Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Keegan Murray would likely return to the starting lineup, and Cardwell would have the chance for some extended run.

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

    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. Reported out for season.

  • Maxime RaynaudOut· back Nov 15Report updated ·
    Report note

    Raynaud (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Orlando. Raynaud is expected to be re-evaluated soon, though he can be considered week-to-week until the Kings offer an update on his status. Dylan Cardwell and Precious Achiuwa will likely continue seeing increased burn in Raynaud's absence.

New Orleans Pelicans

  • Trey Murphy IIIOut· back Nov 13Report updated ·
    Report note

    Murphy (knee) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Nets. Murphy will miss a second consecutive game due to a knee issue. His next opportunity to get back on the court will come Friday against the Grizzlies. While Murphy remains on the shelf Wednesday, Saddiq Bey could stay in the starting lineup.

  • Yves MissiOut· back Nov 16Report updated ·
    Report note

    Missi (knee) is out for Friday's game against Minnesota. Missi has been sidelined since picking up his injury Oct. 23. He remains without a timetable to return.

  • Bennedict MathurinOut· back Nov 13Report updated ·
    Report note

    Mathurin has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets due to a right thumb sprain. Mathurin wasn't listed on the initial injury report, and the extent of the issue remains unclear. While he's not a major part of the regular rotation, Mathurin, Trey Murphy and Trendon Watford are all expected to be unavailable Wednesday, opening the door for Saddiq Bey, Herbert Jones and potentially Jordan Poole to play more minutes.

  • Trendon WatfordOut· back Nov 13Report updated ·
    Report note

    Watford (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nets. Watford continues to nurse a right ankle sprain. The forward lacks a concrete timetable for a return to the floor.

Key players · SAC: Sacramento Kings key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Darius Acuff Jr.37.326.23.87.2
Domantas Sabonis34.313.813.35.9
Zach LaVine32.722.33.32.5
De'Andre Hunter31.613.34.61.3
Precious Achiuwa26.110.46.41.1
Key players · NOP: New Orleans Pelicans key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Trey Murphy III32.815.64.83.6
Zion Williamson32.721.75.42.6
Dejounte Murray31.413.44.64.4
Jeremiah Fears28.815.34.54.9
Saddiq Bey26.915.43.42.3

Last five games

Sacramento Kings: Sacramento Kings: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
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
Nov 2 @ DALWon 115–100+7.5, covered232.5, went under
New Orleans Pelicans: New Orleans Pelicans: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
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
Nov 6 vs MINLost 109–115+3.5, did not cover230.5, went under
Nov 4 vs UTAWon 120–113−4.5, covered232.5, went over

Standings

Full standings
Western Conference
Team
10DEN64.6003.56-4
11PHX46.4005.54-6
12NOP48.3336.54-6
13LAC28.2007.52-8
14SAC110.09191-9
15UTA111.0839.50-10
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The box score appears at tip-off.

Season series

SAC 0, NOP 1
  1. Oct 29Sacramento Kings 120, New Orleans Pelicans 132
  2. Nov 30New Orleans Pelicans at Sacramento Kings
  3. Dec 13New Orleans Pelicans at Sacramento Kings
  4. Dec 18 · this gameSacramento Kings at New Orleans Pelicans

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