Sixth time the charm? Kings to face Pelicans in final play-in game

Apr 16, 2024, 9:39 PM | Updated: 9:43 pm

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 04: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings goes for a layup against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second quarter of an NBA In-Season Tournament Knockout Round game at Golden 1 Center on December 04, 2023 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

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BY JOSEPH JAROSZ

Former Editor

With the Kings’ 118-94 win Tuesday over the Golden State Warriors, Sacramento will now travel to New Orleans to face the Pelicans in the final play-in matchup in the Western Conference.

The winner of Friday’s game goes on to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Tipoff at the Smoothie King Center is set for 6:30 p.m. PST on Friday, April 19.

Who will take the final playoff spot out West?

SAC/NOP – Friday night on TNT 🍿 pic.twitter.com/ExGQQF48gX

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 17, 2024

This will be the sixth time this season the Sacramento Kings face off against New Orleans. The Pelicans won in all five previous matchups, with the most recent victory on Thursday, April 11 at the Golden 1 Center.

The Los Angeles Lakers secured the second seed in the NBA’s Western Conference by beating the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 on Tuesday. Both Eastern Conference play-in games take place Wednesday night.

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