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Golden 1 Center is where the New Orleans Pelicans (19-44) and Sacramento Kings (14-49) will match up on Thursday, beginning at 10 p.m. ET. Derik Queen and DeMar DeRozan are players to watch for the Pelicans and Kings, respectively.
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Pelicans vs. Kings: March 5 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Game time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and NBCS-CA
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Arena: Golden 1 Center
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Pelicans' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.3% | 19 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.6% | 22 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.8 | 15 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.8 | 25 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.6 | 10 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.0 | 14 |
Kings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.2% | 20 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 49.6% | 29 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 41.6 | 26 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 44.7 | 17 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.9 | 13 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.5 | 18 |
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Pelicans vs. Kings Top Players
Pelicans
- Queen has put up 12.0 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists for the Pelicans.
- Trey Murphy III scores 22.0 points per game, also adding 5.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists.
- Among active players, the Pelicans are led by Murphy from long distance. He makes 3.2 shots from deep per game.
- Murphy records 1.5 steals per game. Yves Missi collects 1.4 blocks a contest.
Kings
- DeRozan racks up 18.2 points per game. He also contributes 3.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game this season.
- This season, Maxime Raynaud has a statline that includes 10.7 points, 1.2 assists and 7.2 rebounds per game.
- Russell Westbrook knocks down 2.0 threes per game.
- Westbrook's 1.3 steals and Precious Achiuwa's 0.6 blocks per game are key to the Kings' defensive performance.
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Pelicans vs. Kings Injury Report
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Zion Williamson: Questionable (Ankle),
Dejounte Murray: Out (Reconditioning),
Trey Murphy III: Probable (Neck)
Kings
Kings:
Zach LaVine: Out For Season (Finger),
Domantas Sabonis: Out For Season (Back),
De'Andre Hunter: Out For Season (Eye),
Dylan Cardwell: Out (Ankle),
Keegan Murray: Out (Ankle)
Pelicans' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2026 | Warriors | W 113-109 | Home |
| 2/26/2026 | Jazz | W 129-118 | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | Jazz | W 115-105 | Away |
| 3/1/2026 | Clippers | L 137-117 | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Lakers | L 110-101 | Away |
| 3/5/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 3/6/2026 | Suns | - | Away |
| 3/8/2026 | Wizards | - | Home |
| 3/11/2026 | Raptors | - | Home |
| 3/13/2026 | Rockets | - | Away |
| 3/16/2026 | Mavericks | - | Home |
Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/23/2026 | Grizzlies | W 123-114 | Away |
| 2/25/2026 | Rockets | L 128-97 | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Mavericks | W 130-121 | Away |
| 3/1/2026 | Lakers | L 128-104 | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Suns | L 114-103 | Home |
| 3/5/2026 | Pelicans | - | Home |
| 3/8/2026 | Bulls | - | Home |
| 3/10/2026 | Pacers | - | Home |
| 3/11/2026 | Hornets | - | Home |
| 3/14/2026 | Clippers | - | Away |
| 3/15/2026 | Jazz | - | Home |
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