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Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Sacramento Kings (1-9) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (4-7) on Friday, December 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET, at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings.

NBAFriday, December 18, 2026

Sacramento Kings1-9

8:00 PM ETDec 18, 2026

New Orleans Pelicans4-7

DateDec 18, 2026

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com

Team comparison

Sacramento KingsNew Orleans Pelicans

Points per game

109.1

117.5

Points allowed per game

122.4

1-9Record4-7

5th in Pacific DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division

1-4Road record / home record3-3

LLLWLLast 5LLLWW

L3StreakL3

Team stats

Sacramento KingsNew Orleans Pelicans

L3StreakL3

Points Against

122.4

1-9Last Ten Games4-6

Points Per Game

109.1

117.5

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

40.7

42.4

Assists Per Game

25.2

24.7

Blocks Per Game

3.1

4.7

Steals Per Game

7.5

10.4

Team Turnovers Per Game

1.3

0.5

Total Turnovers Per Game

17.1

16.5

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Sacramento Kings

Maxime Raynaud C · Knee - Dislocated

Out

Ben Simmons G · Achilles - Surgery

Out

New Orleans Pelicans

Trendon Watford F · Ankle

Out

Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise

Out

Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Sacramento KingsLLLWL

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Miami HeatL 108-114

Nov 6, 2026 · vs San Antonio SpursL 109-124

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Los Angeles LakersL 103-116

Nov 2, 2026 · at Dallas MavericksW 115-100

Oct 31, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesL 105-136

New Orleans PelicansLLLWW

Nov 9, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 87-138

Nov 8, 2026 · at LA ClippersL 123-139

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 109-115

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 120-113

Nov 2, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 135-134

Season series

NO leads series 1-0

Dec 18, 2026SAC 0, NO 0

Dec 13, 2026NO 0, SAC 0

Nov 30, 2026NO 0, SAC 0

Oct 29, 2026SAC 120, NO 132

Team pages

Sacramento Kings
Schedule, roster and stats

New Orleans Pelicans
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans?

The game is on Friday, December 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

How can I watch Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans?

TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com.

What are the records of the Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans?

Sacramento Kings: 1-9. New Orleans Pelicans: 4-7.

Who is injured for Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Listed out or doubtful: Sacramento Kings: Maxime Raynaud, Ben Simmons. New Orleans Pelicans: Trendon Watford, Yves Missi. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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