March 5, 2026Updated 8:26 pm EST
The Sacramento Kings (14-49) hope to break an eight-game home losing streak when they host the New Orleans Pelicans (19-44) on March 5, 2026.
How to watch New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings
New Orleans vs. Sacramento odds
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Injury reports
Pelicans
Zion Williamson: Questionable (Ankle),
Dejounte Murray: Out (Reconditioning),
Trey Murphy III: Probable (Neck)
Kings
Zach LaVine: Out For Season (Finger),
Domantas Sabonis: Out For Season (Back),
De’Andre Hunter: Out For Season (Eye),
Dylan Cardwell: Out (Ankle),
Keegan Murray: Out (Ankle)
Stats to know
- On a per-game basis, the Pelicans record 6.2 fewer points (114.9) than the Kings give up (121.1).
- The Kings post 10 fewer points per game (110.2) than the Pelicans give up (120.2).
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