Pelicans beat Kings 109-97
Eric Gordon scored 24 points (18 on 6 3-pointers), and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Sacramento Kings 109-97 to end a 4-game losing streak.
The Pelicans took control with an 18-1 run in the third quarter and led by as many as 28.
Anthony Davis had 24 points (12 in the paint) and 10 rebounds but shot 8 for 23. Jrue Holiday assisted on 5 of Gordon’s 9 baskets, 4 of them 3-pointers.
For the Kings, DeMarcus Cousins had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and Rajon Rondo added 17 points and 10 assists. Cousins scored 16 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter.
The Kings forced 7 turnovers, about 9 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Kings outscored the Pelicans 18-8 in 7 minutes with Collison, Casspi, Cousins, Curry and Cauley-Stein on the floor together.