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GrizzliesNew Orleans Pelicans @ Sacramento Kings: Mar 5, 2026
Pelicans vs Kings final: the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Sacramento Kings 133-123 on March 5, 2026 at Golden 1 Center, Sacramento.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 26 | 41 | 38 | 28 | 133 |
| Kings | 30 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 123 |
Top Performers
Pelicans
- 23 PTS Zion Williamson
- 9 REB Zion Williamson
- 6 AST Jeremiah Fears
Kings
- 29 PTS Precious Achiuwa
- 12 REB Precious Achiuwa
- 10 AST Russell Westbrook
Pelicans vs Kings Box Score
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yves Missi C | 15 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 1-1 | -7 |
| Herbert Jones F | 24 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-12 | 2-9 | 2-2 | -6 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 31 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7-14 | 4-6 | 3-4 | +13 |
| Zion Williamson F | 28 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10-14 | 0-0 | 3-5 | +5 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 32 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-11 | 3-5 | 5-6 | +6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Derik Queen C | 26 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4-10 | 0-3 | 4-4 | 0 |
| Micah Peavy G | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 0 |
| Bryce McGowens GF | 26 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5-10 | 1-3 | 3-3 | +10 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 25 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4-9 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +22 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 27 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-14 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +7 |
Sacramento Kings
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nique Clifford G | 21 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -2 |
| DeMar DeRozan GF | 27 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-16 | 0-2 | 3-5 | 0 |
| Maxime Raynaud F | 26 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-9 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Precious Achiuwa F | 40 | 29 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12-16 | 1-3 | 4-6 | -1 |
| Russell Westbrook G | 33 | 19 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7-15 | 2-6 | 3-5 | -4 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Daeqwon Plowden GF | 17 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -16 |
| Drew Eubanks FC | 21 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7-9 | 0-1 | 1-3 | -5 |
| Killian Hayes G | 10 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +11 |
| Malik Monk G | 30 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-14 | 2-8 | 2-2 | -13 |
| Doug McDermott F | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Patrick Baldwin Jr. F | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -7 |
Pelicans vs Kings Recap
The Pelicans beat the Kings by outscoring them 38-28 in the third quarter. New Orleans improved to 20-44, while Sacramento fell to 14-50.
The Kings led 30-26 after the first quarter, and the Pelicans won the second 41-33. That put New Orleans up 67-63 at halftime. The Pelicans then pushed the lead to 105-91 after three quarters, helped by 12 of 34 from three-point range and 23 of 27 at the free throw line, against 15 of 23 for Sacramento.
Zion Williamson led New Orleans with 23 points and 9 rebounds. Precious Achiuwa answered for the Kings with 29 points and 12 rebounds. Sacramento shot 50 of 99 from the field, but the Pelicans won the rebounding 52-42.
The number to know: 15 of 23. The Kings' free throw shooting left them 8 makes behind the Pelicans at the line.
Team Stats
| Pelicans | Stat | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| 49-98 | Field Goals | 50-99 |
| 50.0% | FG % | 50.5% |
| 12-34 | 3-Pointers | 8-31 |
| 35.3% | 3P % | 25.8% |
| 23-27 | Free Throws | 15-23 |
| 85.2% | FT % | 65.2% |
| 52 | Rebounds | 42 |
| 14 | Off. Rebounds | 10 |
| 27 | Assists | 29 |
| 7 | Steals | 5 |
| 11 | Blocks | 3 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 7 |
| 18 | Fouls | 19 |
| 17 | Biggest Lead | 9 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pelicans | 56.1% | 9.1% | 30.4% | 0.235 |
 Kings | 54.5% | 6.0% | 20.8% | 0.152 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pelicans vs Kings Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, March 5, 202610:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network · Kings NBC Sports California
- Arena
- Golden 1 CenterSacramento
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pelicans vs Kings Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pelicans last 5
- L @ Lakers 101-110 Mar 3, 2026
- L @ Clippers 117-137 Mar 1, 2026
- W @ Jazz 115-105 Feb 28, 2026
- W @ Jazz 129-118 Feb 26, 2026
- W vs Warriors 113-109 Feb 24, 2026
Kings last 5
- L vs Suns 103-114 Mar 3, 2026
- L @ Lakers 104-128 Mar 1, 2026
- W @ Mavericks 130-121 Feb 26, 2026
- L @ Rockets 97-128 Feb 25, 2026
- W @ Grizzlies 123-114 Feb 23, 2026
Previous meetings
- Apr 3, 2026 Pelicans @ Kings 113-117
- Feb 9, 2026 Kings @ Pelicans 94-120
More NBA Games on Mar 5, 2026
- Final
Dallas Mavericks1-2114
Orlando Magic0-2115Top: Thompson 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-1122
Washington Wizards2-1112Top: Bailey 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-2110
Miami Heat0-3126Top: Jr. 27 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors0-3115
Houston Rockets3-0113Top: Sheppard 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-0107
Minnesota Timberwolves2-0115Top: Barrett 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons2-0106
San Antonio Spurs1-2121Top: Wembanyama 38 PTS, 16 REBBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-2105
Phoenix Suns1-1103Top: Sexton 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers2-0113
Denver Nuggets1-1120Top: Jokić 28 PTS, 12 REB, 13 ASTBox score ›
That covers Pelicans vs Kings: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28; Kings host the Grizzlies Oct 25.
Pelicans vs Kings FAQs
Who won Pelicans vs Kings on Mar 5, 2026?
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Sacramento Kings 133-123 on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 23 points.
What are the Pelicans and Kings records?
After this game the Pelicans were 20-44 and the Kings were 14-50 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pelicans vs Kings?
Zion Williamson scored 23 for the Pelicans. Precious Achiuwa scored 29 for the Kings.
Who leads the Pelicans vs Kings season series?
The regular-season series is tied 1-1 this season.
Who won the last Pelicans vs Kings game?
The Kings beat the Pelicans 117-113 on Apr 3, 2026 at home.
Where was Pelicans vs Kings played?
At Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, the home arena of the Sacramento Kings.
What was the score by quarter in Pelicans vs Kings?
Pelicans-Kings: Q1 26-30, Q2 41-33, Q3 38-28, Q4 28-32.
What is next for the Pelicans and Kings?
Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Kings host the Grizzlies on Sunday, October 25 at 9:00 PM ET.