February 10th - The Pelicans defeated the Kings 120-94 . Murphy III contributed 21 points and 7 assists, becoming the team's offensive core; Fells scored 20 points, and Williamson had 18 points , 5 rebounds , and 6 assists. For the Kings, Renoir scored 21 points and 20 rebounds, and Westbrook added 17 points, but the team's overall performance was lackluster, and their losing streak continued.

In the first quarter, the Pelicans trailed by as many as 5 points. However, as the game progressed, the Pelicans rallied through outside shooting and fast breaks to take the lead and establish an advantage. At the end of the first quarter, the Pelicans led 31-26 . In the second quarter, the Pelicans extended their lead to 17 points. Although the Kings tried to stabilize the situation through half-court sets, they were unable to mount a sustained comeback. The Pelicans maintained a stable performance on both ends of the court, and at halftime, they firmly controlled the game with a 61-46 lead .

After switching sides, the Pelicans saw the Kings close the gap to 14 points. In the crucial moments, the Pelicans regained their pace and widened the lead to nearly 30 points. At the end of the third quarter, the Pelicans led 91-67 . In the final quarter, the Pelicans continued to extend their lead at the start, at one point leading by 31 points. Although the Kings subsequently narrowed the gap to 20 points, the overall difference in strength was obvious. The Pelicans relied on Fells' 10 points and two three-pointers to completely seal the victory. Ultimately, the Pelicans defeated the Kings 120-94.

Kings player stats

Reno had 21 points , 20 rebounds , and 1 assist; Westbrook had 17 points , 2 rebounds , and 2 assists ; Carter had 12 points , 2 rebounds , and 4 assists ; Clifford had 10 points , 5 rebounds , and 6 assists; Achiuwa had 8 points and 3 rebounds; DeRozan had 8 points , 1 rebound , and 1 assist; Caldwell had 6 points , 12 rebounds, and 1 assist; Prowden had 5 points , 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; Eubanks had 4 points , 1 rebound , and 1 assist .

Pelicans player statistics

Murphy III had 21 points , 2 rebounds , and 7 assists; Fells had 20 points , 4 rebounds , and 3 assists; Williamson had 18 points , 5 rebounds , and 6 assists; Bay had 12 points , 4 rebounds , and 1 assist; Matkovic had 12 points, 9 rebounds , and 1 assist; Jones had 8 points , 4 rebounds, and 6 assists; Quinn had 8 points, 5 rebounds , and 1 assist; McGowan had 8 points , 1 rebound , and 3 assists; Missy had 7 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist .

Image source: Internet