- Matchup: New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings
- Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
- Venue: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
- Broadcast: NBA TV
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This Friday, the New Orleans Pelicans (25-51) head to Golden 1 Center to challenge the Sacramento Kings (20-57).
The Pelicans faced the Rockets in their previous outing, suffering a defeat with a final score of 134-102. In the personal fouls category, New Orleans tallied 25, while Houston committed 22. From beyond the arc, the Pelicans made 18 of 44 attempts. The Rockets excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 85.7% by converting 18 of 21 shots. Houston secured 39 total rebounds (12 offensive, 27 defensive) and recorded 3 blocks. They also showcased their playmaking skills with 21 assists and made 10 steals. Defensively, New Orleans allowed their opponents to shoot 46.7% from the field, with Houston going 49 for 105. The Pelicans themselves dished out 19 assists, created 15 turnovers, and came up with 8 steals. They gathered 41 rebounds, 15 of which were offensive. From the free-throw line, New Orleans converted 19 out of 28 attempts, resulting in a shooting rate of 67.9%. The team finished with a shooting percentage of 43.0% (37 of 86) and 9 of 29 from three-point range.
Dejounte Murray emerged as a crucial player in the last matchup. He scored 19 points on 8 of 14 shooting, logged 28 minutes on the court, and pulled down 4 rebounds. Murray finished the game with a 57.1% shooting percentage and also contributed 6 assists.
Currently, New Orleans holds a 25-51 record this season. The team averages 14.2 turnovers per game and commits 19.8 fouls per contest. In terms of rebounding, they secure an average of 43.8 rebounds each game, accumulating a total of 1,917 assists in the season, ranking 23rd in the league for assists. The Pelicans are shooting at a 34.7% success rate from beyond the arc (853 of 2,460) and hitting 78.2% from the charity stripe. They average 115.1 points per game, which ranks 17th in the league, with an overall shooting percentage of 46.5%.
Defensively, the Pelicans force an average of 14.5 turnovers each game while committing 20.2 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.0% from three-point range and rank 25th in points allowed per game, yielding 119.5. New Orleans permits a shooting percentage of 47.6% (3,311 of 6,955) and concedes 45.7 rebounds each game. They rank 23rd in allowing assists, having allowed 2,119 throughout the season.
In their recent contest, the Kings triumphed over the Raptors with a score of 123-115. Sacramento allowed Toronto to collect 39 total rebounds (7 offensive) and finished 39.1% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 23 attempts. The Kings converted 22 out of 32 free-throw attempts, achieving a 68.8% rate. The Raptors shot 54.5% from the field, making 42 of 77 shots. Sacramento completed 42 of 92 field goals for a shooting percentage of 45.7%. From three-point territory, the Kings sank 12 of their 33 attempts (36.4%) and made 27 out of 29 free throws for an impressive 93.1% success. Toronto committed 26 fouls, leading to 29 free-throw attempts for the Kings. They also turned the ball over 15 times while registering 8 steals. Sacramento racked up 35 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive boards, totaling 48 rebounds in the matchup.
Precious Achiuwa played a pivotal role for the Kings in that game. He converted 12 of 19 shots for a field goal percentage of 63.2%, securing 19 rebounds. Achiuwa logged 28 points in 38 minutes of play and tallied 1 assist.
Currently, Sacramento sits at 20-57 for the season. The Kings shoot 46.5% from the field, placing them 17th in the league. They have scored a total of 8,537 points this season (110.9 per game), averaging 42.1 rebounds per game. They provide 25.6 assists each game (18th in the NBA) and commit 14.2 turnovers per game. Their fouls per game average sits at 19.7 with a free-throw success rate of 77.7%.
Defensively, Sacramento allows opponents to shoot 37.7% from three-point territory (1,053 of 2,796) and concede 78.3% from the foul line. They permit an average of 28.0 assists and 44.3 total rebounds per game, ranking 26th and 17th in the league, respectively. The Kings rank 27th in the NBA for points allowed per game, giving up 121.1. They force an average of 13.9 turnovers and have allowed teams to shoot 49.5% from the field (ranking 30th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Back New Orleans
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