The Sacramento Kings (12-42) will attempt to break a 13-game road losing streak when they square off against the New Orleans Pelicans (14-40) on Feb. 9, 2026 at Smoothie King Center.
How to watch Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans PelicansSacramento vs. New Orleans odds
Injury reportsPelicans
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg)
Kings
De’Andre Hunter: Out (Eye),
Doug McDermott: Questionable (Shoulder),
Zach LaVine: Out (Finger),
Malik Monk: Out (Illness),
Keegan Murray: Out (Ankle),
Domantas Sabonis: Out (Back)
Stats to know
On a per-game basis, the Pelicans score six fewer points (114.6) than the Kings allow (120.6).
The Kings’ 110.8 points per game are 10.1 fewer points than the 120.9 the Pelicans cede per game.
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