Pelicans Can Clinch Playoff Berth with Win Over Kings
New Orleans Holds 2-Game Lead with Three to Play
Key Matchup on Thursday Night in Golden 1 Center
The New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings will face off on Thursday night in a crucial Western Conference matchup. The Pelicans currently hold a two-game lead over the Kings for the eighth and final playoff spot in the West, with just three games remaining in the regular season.
The Pelicans are coming off a 120-112 win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, while the Kings lost 118-113 to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Kings are 1-2 against the Pelicans this season, with the Pelicans winning the first two meetings in New Orleans and the Kings winning the most recent meeting in Sacramento on March 28.
The Pelicans are led by Brandon Ingram, who is averaging 24.5 points per game this season. Zion Williamson is also a key player for the Pelicans, but he is currently sidelined with a foot injury. The Kings are led by De'Aaron Fox, who is averaging 25.2 points per game this season. Domantas Sabonis is also a key player for the Kings, but he is currently sidelined with a thumb injury.
The game will be played at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 PM EST.
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