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Pelicans 135, Kings 123: CJ McCollum 9/12 on 3s | Postgame wrap
New Orleans moved another step closer Thursday to achieving one of its biggest goals of 2023-24, to reach the Western Conference playoffs. The Pelicans can make that a reality as soon as Friday at Golden State (9 p.m. tip). In the first half of a back-to-back on national TV, New Orleans took a rapid 9-0 lead Thursday and never trailed, holding off a few Sacramento surges in the second half.
Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans Pelicans Postgame Quotes | 4/11/2024
New Orleans Pelicans at Sacramento Kings postgame quotes from Pelicans head coach Willie Green and players on Thursday, April 11 during the 2023-24 NBA season.
Pelicans move one step closer to clinching playoff spot with season sweep of Kings
A quick right-to-left crossover was all Zion Williamson needed to slice through the Sacramento Kings’ defense near the end of the third quarter.
Williamson burst past Keegan Murray and scored an easy basket at the rim.
McCollum, Williamson score 31 apiece, Pelicans complete five-game sweep of Kings with 135-123 win
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson each scored 31 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat Sacramento 135-123 on Thursday night to complete a five-game season sweep of the Kings.