Pelicans Injury Report Vs Kings

NBA Playoffs: Pelicans Push Kings to Brink of Elimination

Recap and Analysis

Game 3: Pelicans 120, Kings 108

Sacramento, Calif. - The New Orleans Pelicans continued their dominance over the Sacramento Kings in the NBA playoffs, taking Game 3 on Thursday night at Golden 1 Center by a score of 120-108. With the victory, the Pelicans now hold a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series and are one game away from advancing to the second round.

The Kings struggled to keep up with the Pelicans' high-powered offense, which was led by Brandon Ingram's 27 points and 8 rebounds. Zion Williamson also had a strong showing for New Orleans, adding 23 points and 12 rebounds before leaving the game in the third quarter with an apparent injury.

For the Kings, De'Aaron Fox led the way with 25 points, while Domantas Sabonis added 22 points and 11 rebounds. However, the Kings' shooting was poor, as they shot just 40.5% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range.

Key Numbers

* Zion Williamson's Injury: Williamson left the game in the third quarter with an apparent leg injury. The severity of the injury is not yet known, but it is a major concern for the Pelicans, who rely heavily on his scoring and rebounding. * Kings' Shooting Struggles: The Kings' poor shooting was a major factor in their loss. They shot just 40.5% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range, well below their season averages. * Pelicans' Bench Production: The Pelicans' bench outscored the Kings' bench by a margin of 30-15. Trey Murphy III led the way with 12 points, while Jose Alvarado added 10 points.

Outlook

The Kings are now facing elimination in Game 4 on Saturday night in Sacramento. They will need to find a way to improve their shooting and slow down the Pelicans' offense if they want to avoid a sweep.

The Pelicans, meanwhile, are one game away from advancing to the second round. They will be looking to close out the series on Saturday and avoid a potential Game 5 in New Orleans.