Monday night sees the Sacramento Kings hitting the road as they commence a journey to take on the New Orleans Pelicans.
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In their pursuit of victory, two Western Conference teams are gearing up to face off on the basketball court, converging in the lively city of New Orleans. Monday night sees the Sacramento Kings hitting the road as they commence a journey to take on the New Orleans Pelicans.
Engaged in a back-to-back challenge, Sacramento was on the road, squaring off against Dallas on Sunday night. Building on the momentum from the previous encounter, the Kings had triumphed with a 129-120 road victory, managing to cover the spread as eight-point favorites on Friday night.
On Saturday night, in their latest matchup, New Orleans came up just short, experiencing a narrow 121-120 defeat at home against Minnesota. This game was part of a back-to-back scenario, adding to the challenge for the Pelicans.
For Kings, Lyles and Huerter might not be playing the game due to their calf and finger injury, respectively. However Alex Len will out due to ankle injury.
For Pelicans, McCollum, Murphy III, and Nance Jr. Will not be playing the game due to injuries. Besides, Ryan and Alvarado could also sit this one out.
Throughout the season, the Pelicans rank 19th in the league for scoring offense, maintaining an average of 112.1 points per game. In terms of rebounding, New Orleans secures the 19th spot, gathering 43.5 boards per night. Additionally, the team holds the 21st position in assists, distributing 24.8 dimes per game.
In terms of scoring defense, the Pelicans currently hold the 22nd spot in the league, allowing an average of 115.6 points per game this season. Brandon Ingram contributes significantly, averaging 23.4 points and 5.6 rebounds per contest, while Zion Williamson adds 21.8 points and 6.3 rebounds each night. The team boasts reliable secondary scoring options in CJ McCollum (21.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.7 assists), Jonas Valanciunas (13.6 points, 8.4 rebounds), and Jordan Hawkins (13.3 points).
Sacramento took the court against Dallas on Sunday night, marking the initial game in a back-to-back series that concludes here. Heading into Sunday’s matchup, the Kings boasted a 7-4 record for the season, securing the leading position in the Pacific Division with a one-game advantage over the Lakers. Notably, this game represents Sacramento’s first experience with a back-to-back situation in the current season.
As of Sunday, the Kings had a 3-3 record for the season, accompanied by a slim scoring margin of -0.7 points per game (111.8 points for and 112.5 points against). In matchups against Western Conference opponents, Sacramento held a 6-4 record, maintaining a slightly positive scoring differential of +0.3 points per game (114.3 points for and 114 points against) in those specific contests this season.
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