New Orleans Pelicans 133, Sacramento Kings 123
NBA · 2026-03-05 · Winner: New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans defeated Sacramento Kings 133–123 on 2026-03-05 in NBA play, a 10-point result. A 15-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:07 swung win probability 60% → 2%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Sacramento Kings lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 26 | 41 | 38 | 28 | 133 |
| Sacramento Kings | 30 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 123 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:07 swung win probability 60% → 2%.
Why Sacramento Kings lost
- Lost Q3 28-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q3 3:07 (win probability 60% → 2% for the home side).
- Outscored 23-15 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 8–0 | Q2 1:11 | 65% → 29% |
| Sacramento Kings | 8–0 | Q3 6:35 | 26% → 66% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 15–0 | Q3 3:07 | 60% → 2% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 8–0 | Q4 1:38 | 1% → 0% |