The New Orleans Pelicans rallied past the Sacramento Kings 105-98 in the NBA play-in tournament, despite missing Zion Williamson due to injury. The Pelicans will now face the Oklahoma City Thunder as the West's No. 8 seed.

By the Numbers
  • Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 20 points, six rebounds, and six assists.
  • The Pelicans went 1-2 against the Thunder in the regular season.
  • The Kings finished their season after losing to the Pelicans, with their last playoff series win dating back to 2004.
Yes, But

The Kings' season ended in disappointment after a strong regular season performance.

State of Play
  • Pelicans will face the Thunder in the first round as the No. 8 seed.
  • Williamson's hamstring injury leaves the Pelicans to navigate the series without him.
What's Next

The Pelicans are set to play the Thunder in the first round without Zion Williamson, who is sidelined with a hamstring strain.

Bottom Line

The Pelicans overcame the absence of Zion Williamson to secure a victory against the Kings, setting up a challenging series against the Thunder in the playoffs.