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Pelicans vs Kings final: the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 117-113 on April 3, 2026 at Golden 1 Center, Sacramento.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 30 | 36 | 26 | 21 | 113 |
| Kings | 21 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 117 |
Top Performers
Pelicans
- 28 PTS Jeremiah Fears
- 8 REB Jeremiah Fears
- 6 AST Jeremiah Fears
Kings
- 28 PTS Maxime Raynaud
- 9 REB Maxime Raynaud
- 6 AST Nique Clifford
Pelicans vs Kings Box Score
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yves Missi C | 20 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 2-3 | +3 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 31 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5-9 | 1-5 | 2-2 | -3 |
| Zion Williamson F | 28 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5-11 | 0-0 | 3-4 | -4 |
| Herbert Jones F | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 29 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7-15 | 1-6 | 5-5 | -7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jeremiah Fears G | 36 | 28 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10-19 | 5-11 | 3-3 | -4 |
| Jordan Hawkins G | 20 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-7 | 4-5 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Micah Peavy G | 31 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 2-3 | 2-2 | +5 |
| Derik Queen C | 27 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3-10 | 0-2 | 2-2 | -7 |
Sacramento Kings
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precious Achiuwa F | 24 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6-10 | 0-2 | 0-1 | +7 |
| Nique Clifford G | 38 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9-16 | 4-6 | 1-2 | +7 |
| DeMar DeRozan GF | 23 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7-11 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Maxime Raynaud F | 29 | 28 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11-14 | 0-1 | 6-7 | +1 |
| Devin Carter G | 31 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3-10 | 2-6 | 1-3 | +5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Dylan Cardwell C | 23 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Doug McDermott F | 18 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-6 | 1-5 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Killian Hayes G | 19 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-8 | 1-5 | 2-2 | -5 |
| Daeqwon Plowden GF | 30 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-12 | 2-8 | 5-5 | +1 |
Pelicans vs Kings Recap
The Kings beat the Pelicans after outscoring them 32-21 in the fourth quarter. Sacramento finished the regular season game at 21-57, and New Orleans fell to 25-53.
The Pelicans led 66-55 at halftime and 92-85 after three quarters. The Kings closed the game on that 32-21 fourth, turning a 7-point deficit into a 117-113 win. They also out-rebounded New Orleans 46 to 36.
Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Maxime Raynaud matched the 28 points for the Kings and added 9 rebounds. Sacramento shot 46 of 90 from the field, while New Orleans made 40 of 84. The Kings also had 29 assists to the Pelicans' 24.
The number to know: 46-36. The Kings' rebounding edge gave them extra possessions in a fourth quarter they won by 11.
Team Stats
| Pelicans | Stat | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| 40-84 | Field Goals | 46-90 |
| 47.6% | FG % | 51.1% |
| 14-34 | 3-Pointers | 10-33 |
| 41.2% | 3P % | 30.3% |
| 19-21 | Free Throws | 15-20 |
| 90.5% | FT % | 75.0% |
| 36 | Rebounds | 46 |
| 7 | Off. Rebounds | 12 |
| 24 | Assists | 29 |
| 12 | Steals | 7 |
| 3 | Blocks | 6 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 18 | Fouls | 16 |
| 17 | Biggest Lead | 4 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pelicans | 56.0% | 12.2% | 17.1% | 0.226 |
 Kings | 56.7% | 12.4% | 29.3% | 0.167 |
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
- Friday, April 3, 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 @ Trail Blazers 106-118 Apr 2, 2026
- L vs Rockets 102-134 Mar 29, 2026
- L @ Raptors 106-119 Mar 27, 2026
- L @ Pistons 108-129 Mar 26, 2026
- L @ Knicks 116-121 Mar 24, 2026
Kings last 5
- W @ Raptors 123-115 Apr 1, 2026
- L @ Nets 99-116 Mar 29, 2026
- L @ Hawks 113-123 Mar 28, 2026
- L @ Magic 117-121 Mar 26, 2026
- L @ Hornets 90-134 Mar 24, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 5, 2026 Pelicans @ Kings 133-123
- Feb 9, 2026 Kings @ Pelicans 94-120
More NBA Games on Apr 3, 2026
- Final
Minnesota Timberwolves2-0103
Philadelphia 76ers3-0115Top: George 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers1-1108
Charlotte Hornets2-1129Top: Siakam 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-296
New York Knicks0-2136Top: Anunoby 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-1141
Brooklyn Nets0-2107Top: McCollum 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-0128
Memphis Grizzlies2-096Top: II 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-1106
Houston Rockets3-0140Top: Williams 27 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics1-1133
Milwaukee Bucks0-3101Top: Brown 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic0-2138
Dallas Mavericks1-2127Top: Flagg 51 PTSBox 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 Apr 3, 2026?
The Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 117-113 on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Maxime Raynaud led the Kings with 28 points.
What are the Pelicans and Kings records?
After this game the Pelicans were 25-53 and the Kings were 21-57 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pelicans vs Kings?
Jeremiah Fears scored 28 for the Pelicans. Maxime Raynaud scored 28 for the Kings.
Who leads the Pelicans vs Kings season series?
The Pelicans lead the regular-season series 2-0 this season.
Who won the last Pelicans vs Kings game?
The Pelicans beat the Kings 133-123 on Mar 5, 2026 on the road.
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 30-21, Q2 36-34, Q3 26-30, Q4 21-32.
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.