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Kings vs Pelicans Final: 111-109 - Recap
Domantas Sabonis scored 32 points and chipped in with 20 rebounds for Sacramento on Thursday, leading the Kings to a 111-109 victory over New Orleans at Smoothie King Center.
Sacramento did not, however, defeat the Pelicans against the spread, which closed at -6.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 232.0.
Sacramento got 29 points from DeMar DeRozan and another 18 points from Keegan Murray. Malik Monk contributed 9 assists, while Domantas Sabonis cleaned the glass with 20 rebounds.
The Pelicans got a 36-point performance from CJ McCollum, who was supported by 21 points from Trey Murphy III. Dejounte Murray had 9 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Yves Missi grabbed 11 rebounds.
Sacramento trailed at halftime, 55-53.
Sacramento had a 51-43 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Sacramento takes its act home to face Denver looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head on the road to face Indiana.