{"id":779932,"date":"2020-03-11T20:37:26","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T18:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/sacramento-kings-new-orleans-pelicans-12-03-2020"},"modified":"2025-04-28T23:53:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T21:53:31","slug":"sacramento-kings-new-orleans-pelicans-12-03-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/en\/sacramento-kings-vs-new-orleans-pelicans-779932","title":{"rendered":"Sacramento Kings &#8211; New Orleans Pelicans, 12\/03\/2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-761261 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USATSI_13914887-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"De'Aaron Fox Sacramento Kings\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USATSI_13914887-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USATSI_13914887-1024x683-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USATSI_13914887-1024x683-768px-512px.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USATSI_13914887-1024x683-180px-120px.jpg 180w, https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USATSI_13914887-1024x683-700px-466px.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/en\/sacramento-kings-vs-new-orleans-pelicans-779932\/#Sacramento_Kings\" >Sacramento Kings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/en\/sacramento-kings-vs-new-orleans-pelicans-779932\/#New_Orleans_Pelicans\" >New Orleans Pelicans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/en\/sacramento-kings-vs-new-orleans-pelicans-779932\/#Players_Missing_This_Match\" >Players Missing This Match<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/en\/sacramento-kings-vs-new-orleans-pelicans-779932\/#Prediction\" >Prediction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/en\/sacramento-kings-vs-new-orleans-pelicans-779932\/#Sacramento_Kings_to_win_205_odds_betsafe\" >Sacramento Kings to win, 2.05 odds, betsafe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sacramento_Kings\"><\/span>Sacramento Kings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Sacramento Kings (28-36) will aim to extend one of their better season streaks in this match, having won 7 out of their last 10 games. During this period, the Sacramento Kings averaged 109 points per game, with a ~46% shooting accuracy. Although there have been recent questions about the team's nominal leader Buddy Hield being benched during crucial moments, which many analysts interpreted as &#8220;sparks&#8221; between the player and the coach, it seems that everything is fine and tactical decisions were simply made. Before the season, the Kings were considered one of the real candidates to return to the playoffs after a long break, but during the season, the team did not show the stability needed to be among the top 8 teams in the Western Conference. However, the recent weeks have inspired positivity, so the Kings should not be written off just yet.<\/p>\n<p>The most consistent player on the team is De'Aaron Fox, who averages 20 points and 7 assists per game. Serbian player Bogdan Bogdanovi\u0107 also feels great in this team, often taking the leader's role from D. Fox and B. Hield and taking the initiative during crucial moments. It is also worth mentioning that the Sacramento Kings have won 6 of their last 8 home games, so it can be confidently said that they should be the favorites in this match.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-761259 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/21DE88C1_55C3_4B1E_ABA1_1B5C196ACDCD.jpeg\" alt=\"Jrue Holiday New Orleans Pelicans\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/21DE88C1_55C3_4B1E_ABA1_1B5C196ACDCD.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/21DE88C1_55C3_4B1E_ABA1_1B5C196ACDCD-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/21DE88C1_55C3_4B1E_ABA1_1B5C196ACDCD-768px-576px.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/21DE88C1_55C3_4B1E_ABA1_1B5C196ACDCD-678px-510px.jpeg 678w, https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/21DE88C1_55C3_4B1E_ABA1_1B5C196ACDCD-160px-120px.jpeg 160w, https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/21DE88C1_55C3_4B1E_ABA1_1B5C196ACDCD-621px-466px.jpeg 621w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Orleans_Pelicans\"><\/span>New Orleans Pelicans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The New Orleans Pelicans (28-36) are direct competitors to the Sacramento Kings, as both teams have identical win\/loss records. However, unlike the Kings, the Pelicans have won only 5 of their last 10 games. Interestingly, out of their last 10 away games, the Pelicans managed to win 7 times, indicating that home court does not provide any advantage for this team, as they play similarly both at home and away. The Pelicans remain one of the highest-paced and highest-scoring teams in the league, averaging 116 points per game.<\/p>\n<p>A very important boost in their quest for victories was the debut of Z. Williamson, who was called the &#8220;rookie of the year&#8221; before the season, after recovering from a serious injury. The wait paid off, as Williamson immediately began proving his worth, and although he missed most of the season, many sports analysts have already started discussions about whether he or J. Morant should win the rookie of the year award. Williamson averages 23.6 points and 6.8 rebounds, which are simply impressive numbers for a player who missed the first half of the season due to injury.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Players_Missing_This_Match\"><\/span>Players Missing This Match<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sacramento Kings: Marvin Bagley (out), Justin James (out);<\/p>\n<p>New Orleans Pelicans: J.J. Redick (out), D. Miller (out), N.Alexander-Walker (out).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-761260 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Nemanja Bjelica and J.J. Redick\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/maxresdefault.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/maxresdefault-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/maxresdefault-768px-432px.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/maxresdefault-320px-180px.jpg 320w, https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/maxresdefault-120px-68px.jpg 120w, https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/maxresdefault-336px-188px.jpg 336w, https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/maxresdefault-213px-120px.jpg 213w, https:\/\/pokeriomokykla.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/maxresdefault-700px-394px.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prediction\"><\/span>Prediction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The importance of this match is significant for both teams, as they are direct competitors for a playoff spot. The New Orleans Pelicans are a more talented and probably stronger team, but the Sacramento Kings have recently shown more consistent play and better results. The Pelicans like to get into scoring races, but since one of their key players, J. J. Redick, will miss the match, and all the main players of the Kings are healthy, it is unlikely that the Pelicans will outrun the young and well-attacking Kings team on the road. 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