GAME RECAP: Pelicans 149, Kings 129

Nikola Mitotic scores a game-high 36 points to go along with nine rebounds as the Pelicans get the win over the Kings, 149-129.

Check out the best highlights from Pelicans Anthony Davis and Nikola Mirotic in New Orleans' 149-129 win against the Kings.

Head Coach Alvin Gentry speaks to the media following the Pelicans' big home opener win against the Sacramento Kings.

Nikola Mirotic talks about his career night against the Sacramento Kings.

Pelicans Anthony Davis racks up 25 points and 10 rebounds against the Sacramento Kings.

Anthony Davis talks about the franchise-record night for the Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center.

Pelicans Nikola Mirotic led New Orleans with 36 points in their 149-129 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

The Pelicans were hot from beyond the arc late in their contest against the Kings.

Pelicans Nikola Mirotic heats up beyond the arc against the Sacramento Kings, knocking down four triples in the fourth quarter.

Pelicans Darius Miller drills a shot from beyond the arc and picks up the foul against the Sacramento Kings.

Pelicans Anthony Davis comes up with the block on defense which leads to a Nikola Mirotic drive and score.

Pelicans Anthony Davis rises up and stretches out for the one-handed alley-oop slam on the assist from Jrue Holiday against the Sacramento Kings.

Pelicans Anthony Davis hammers home the alley-oop slam against the Sacramento Kings.

Pelicans Nikola Mirotic goes up strong and draws the foul against the Kings.

Jrue Holiday talks about what the Pelicans' need to do to continue their momentum into the home opener against a young Sacramento Kings team.

Anthony Davis speaks to the media about tonight's season home opener against the Kings.

Guard Elfrid Payton speaks with the media at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center as the team prepares for its home opener against the Sacramento Kings on Friday, October 19 at 7 pm.

Head coach Alvin Gentry speaks with the media at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center as the team prepares for its home opener against the Sacramento Kings on Friday, October 19 at 7 pm.

Guard Tim Frazier speaks with the media at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center as the team prepares for its home opener against the Sacramento Kings on Friday, October 19 at 7 pm.

Head Coach Alvin Gentry talks about the Pelicans big win against the Houston Rockets.

Anthony Davis made a statement on opening night with 32 points, 16 rebounds, and 8 assists in a win over Houston.

Pelicans guard Nikola Mirotic recaps his performance during tonight's regular season opener against the Houston Rockets.

Pelicans forward Anthony Davis recaps the Pelicans performance during tonight's regular season opener against the Houston Rockets.

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Houston Rockets 131-112 in the regular season opener in the Toyota Center.

See the top plays from the Pelicans against the Rockets

Elfrid Payton posts a triple-double with 10 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds in his Pelicans debut against the Houston Rockets.

Anthony Davis comes out swinging in the Pelicans season opener and drops 32 points, 16 rebounds, and a career-high 8 assists.

Pelicans forward Julius Randle puts on a performance as he puts up 25 points for the Pelicans in their win over the Houston Rockets.

E'Twaun Moore shows off by going 8-12 from the field and scoring 21 points in the Pelicans victory over the Houston Rockets.

Pelicans guard Nikola Mirotic goes 11-20 from the field and 6-8 from the 3-point line to score 30 points in the Pelicans season opener against the Houston Rockets.