Sacramento Kings enter their home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans severely depleted by a loaded injury report, ruling out nine players including Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, Keegan Murray, Russell Westbrook, and Malik Monk, leaving them reliant on reserves like DeMar DeRozan and Precious Achiuwa amid a league-worst 20-57 record and tanking for draft lottery position. The Pelicans, sitting at 25-52, are relatively healthier despite Dejounte Murray’s out status for Achilles management and Bryce McGowens sidelined by a toe fracture, with Trey Murphy III probable for his ankle sprain and Zion Williamson anchoring the lineup. Recent head-to-heads favor New Orleans, but both teams’ poor late-season form and rest advantages underscore a low-stakes contest focused on player preservation.
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