The New Orleans Pelicans, thanks to an offense that never found the mark until it was practically too late, fell to the Sacramento Kings at home, resulting in a disappointing 113-109 loss.
While the defense wasn’t quite on point as in the previous three games, the frigid offense never presented a true opportunity for victory (42.9 FG%, 26.5 3PT%, 64 FT%). Brandon Ingram hit only 9 of 22 shots. Devonte’ Graham (4-16) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (5-16) struggled even more so. Both teams shot 25 free throws apiece, but the Kings made eight more from the line — in a four-point game.