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New Orleans takes on Sacramento, seeks 4th straight home win

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) dunks against Sacramento Kings forward Chimezie Metu during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, April 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Pelicans face Sacramento.

The Pelicans have gone 28-21 against Western Conference teams. New Orleans is eighth in the Western Conference with 53.5 points per game in the paint led by Zion Williamson averaging 19.1.


The Kings are 31-17 against Western Conference opponents. Sacramento leads the Western Conference scoring 121.4 points per game while shooting 49.7%.

The teams square off for the third time this season. The Kings won 123-108 in the last matchup on March 7. Kevin Huerter led the Kings with 25 points, and Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 24 points.