The Pelicans trailed 65-63 at the break. Unlike their loss to the Kings on Saturday night, the Pelicans didn’t collapse in the third quarter. On Saturday, the Pels got outscored 45-22 in the third quarter. This time, they were outscored 27-23 and trailed just 92-86 heading into the fourth quarter.

Feb 12, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dribbles against Sacramento Kings forward Jake LaRavia (33) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Keon Ellis hit seven 3-pointers during a 27-point performance, Zach LaVine scored 20 of his 23 points in the second half, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-111.