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NBA, round 0

AwaySacramento Kings
Fri, Dec 18 at 7:00 pm
HomeNew Orleans Pelicans
Fri, Dec 18 at 7:00 pm (Friday, December 18)Smoothie King CenterAll Springdale sports
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Game preview12/18 - 8:00 PM ESTGCSEN · Pelicans.comPlay by play
Preview

Kings at Pelicans, Friday 7:00 pm

The New Orleans Pelicans (4-10) host the Sacramento Kings (1-11) Friday at 7:00 pm at Smoothie King Center, on GCSEN and Pelicans.com.

ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Pelicans a 67% chance to win.

The Pelicans have won 0 of their last 5 and come in on a 5-game losing streak. The Kings have won 0 of their last 5 and come in on a 5-game losing streak. Season series: NO leads series 1-0.

The Pelicans list 5 players as out or doubtful, including Bennedict Mathurin (G). The Kings list 2 players as out or doubtful, including Maxime Raynaud (C).

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Who wins?

Make your pick before kickoff. Springdale fans only, one vote each.

Top performers

#5
SAC · PointsDarius Acuff Jr. G25.4
#5
SAC · AssistsDarius Acuff Jr. G7.2
#11
SAC · ReboundsDomantas Sabonis F13.2
#1
NO · PointsZion Williamson F21.8
#0
NO · AssistsJeremiah Fears G5.1
#22
NO · ReboundsDerik Queen C6.3
KingsPelicans
1-11Record4-10
LLLLLLast fiveLLLLL
33.5%ESPN win chance66.5%
Season series
NO leads series 1-0

Kings injuries

  • Maxime Raynaud COut, Knee
  • Keegan Murray FDay-To-Day, Illness
  • Precious Achiuwa FDay-To-Day, Ankle
  • Ben Simmons GOut, Achilles

Pelicans injuries

  • Bennedict Mathurin GOut, Foot
  • Trendon Watford FOut, Ankle
  • Bryce McGowens GOut, Elbow
  • Trey Murphy III FOut, Knee
  • Dejounte Murray GOut, Ankle

Where to watch

Channels showing this game.

GCSENUnited States
Pelicans.comUnited States

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