The NBA Play-In – West – 8th Seed Game between the Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans ended with a final score of 105-98 in favor of the Pelicans. The game was a closely contested match with both teams giving their all on the court.

De’Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings led all scorers with an impressive 35 points, while Brandon Ingram of the Pelicans contributed 24 points to his team’s victory. Domantas Sabonis of the Kings dominated the boards with 14 rebounds, and Jonas Valanciunas of the Pelicans added 12 rebounds to his team’s tally.

In terms of assists, Sabonis also shined for the Kings with 7 assists, while Ingram led the Pelicans with 6 assists. The game was a back-and-forth affair with both teams displaying their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity.

The field goal percentage for the Kings was 40.9% compared to the Pelicans’ 51.8%, showcasing the efficiency of the New Orleans team’s shooting. The Pelicans also had a higher three-point percentage at 36.8% compared to the Kings’ 26.8%.

With a total of 15 turnovers, the Kings struggled to protect the ball, while the Pelicans had 16 turnovers of their own. Rebounds were evenly matched, with the Pelicans edging out the Kings 45-40 in total rebounds.

The game took place at the Smoothie King Center with an attendance of 18,656 spectators. The Pelicans were favored by -1.5 points in the betting line, and the over/under was set at 212.5 points.

Overall, it was an exciting game that showcased the talent and competitiveness of both teams as they battled for a spot in the playoffs. The Pelicans emerged victorious, securing their spot in the postseason with a hard-fought win over the Kings.