US EditionZion Williamson scores 23 as the Pelicans beat the Kings 133
Zion Williamson scored 23 points with nine rebounds as Pelicans made 12 three-pointers to snap a two-game losing streak against injury-hit Kings.
- In Sacramento, the Pelicans beat the Kings 133-123 on Thursday night with Zion Williamson scoring 23 points on 10-for-14 shooting, plus nine rebounds and five assists.
- After a 67-61 halftime, the Pelicans' 15-0 third-quarter run and 12 made 3-pointers helped pull ahead of the Kings.
- Complementing Williamson, Murphy and Bey, Trey Murphy III added 21 points and Saddiq Bey contributed 20 on 6 for 11 shooting, aiding the Pelicans' win.
- The Kings' injury issues continued as Keegan Murray missed his fourth straight game, while Precious Achiuwa scored 29 and Russell Westbrook had 19 points and 10 assists, but Sacramento fell to 14-50 and lost its ninth straight home game.
- Looking ahead, New Orleans visits the Phoenix Suns on Friday, and Sacramento hosts the Chicago Bulls on Sunday with Keegan Murray missing his fourth straight game.
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NBA: Zion Williamson, Pelicans send Kings to NBA-high 50th loss
Zion Williamson scored 23 points, six teammates chipped in with double-digit point totals and the visiting New Orleans used a big third quarter to distance themselves from the Sacramento Kings en route to a 133-123 victory on Thursday.
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Zion Williamson scores 23 as the Pelicans beat the Kings 133-123
Zion Williamson had 23 points on 10-for-14 shooting, Trey Murphy III added 21 points and the New Orelans Pelicans beat the NBA-worst Sacramento Kings 133-123.
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Zion Williamson, Pelicans send Kings to NBA-high 50th loss
Zion Williamson scored 23 points, six teammates chipped in with double-digit point totals and the visiting New Orleans used a big third quarter to distance themselves from the Sacramento Kings en route to a 133-123 victory on Thursday.
ENERGY: New Orleans Pelicans Bench IGNITES Win as Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy DOMINATE Late
ENERGY: New Orleans Pelicans Bench IGNITES Win as Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy DOMINATE Late New Orleans Pelicans shake off a sluggish start to defeat the Sacramento Kings 133-123, thanks to a massive energy boost from Jeremiah Fears and a dominant closing effort by Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy. Can this squad find their consistency and [...]
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