New Orleans Pelicans 113, Sacramento Kings 117
NBA · 2026-04-03 · Winner: Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings defeated New Orleans Pelicans 117–113 on 2026-04-03 in NBA play, a 4-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:20 swung win probability 61% → 21%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New Orleans Pelicans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 30 | 36 | 26 | 21 | 113 |
| Sacramento Kings | 21 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 117 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:20 swung win probability 61% → 21%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q4 21-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 12–0 | Q1 4:20 | 61% → 21% |