Did the Sacramento Kings' Paint Domination Outshine the Pelicans' Perimeter Prowess?

135-123, a high-scoring affair unfolded at Golden 1 Center where the New Orleans Pelicans edged out the Sacramento Kings. The Pelicans improved their record to 48-32 while the Kings now stand at 45-35 after this intense matchup.

The Sacramento Kings displayed a valiant effort on their home court, but it wasn't enough to secure victory against a formidable New Orleans Pelicans team. Despite trailing throughout the game and not leading at any point, the Kings put up an impressive offensive performance with a total of 123 points. They excelled in scoring within the paint, contributing a significant 54 points from that area alone. Their two-point shooting was particularly effective as they made 30 out of 46 attempts, translating to an impressive accuracy rate of 65 percent.

The Kings also showcased their speed with fast break opportunities, converting nine out of thirteen attempts into an impactful 22 points. From beyond the arc, they managed to sink 16 three-pointers on a respectable shooting percentage of around 42 percent. The bench contributed notably as well with a solid output of 26 points.

On defense, however, there were challenges for the home team as they failed to register any blocks and allowed the Pelicans to score freely from both inside and outside. The visitors capitalized on this by maintaining an effective field goal percentage of around 70 percent and hitting an outstanding number of three-pointers – making them from deep at about a rate of around every other shot.

The Pelicans demonstrated why they are one of top teams in terms of offensive efficiency by scoring consistently across all four quarters – posting over thirty points in each period. They were led by their ability to convert possessions into points effectively and maintained control over proceedings for nearly forty-eight minutes.

Looking ahead for fans eager to follow their team's progress: The Sacramento Kings will next face off against Phoenix Suns at Golden 1 Center on April12th at7:30 PM local time (Pacific Time). This upcoming game will be available for viewing across multiple networks including NBA TV, NBCS-CA, and AZFamily for those tuning in from different regions.