Bogdan Bogdanović scored a career-high 35 points (19 in the first quarter), and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 140-125 to end a 4-game losing streak.
The Kings took control with a 35-20 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 19.
De'Aaron Fox had 30 points, 10 assists and 3 steals, and Harrison Barnes added 22 points (14 in the paint). The Kings had 2 30-point scorers.
For the Pelicans, Zion Williamson scored 24 points on 10 for 12 shooting, and Brandon Ingram added 24 points.
The Pelicans forced 8 turnovers, about 6 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Kings’ starters outscored the Pelicans 57-43 in 16 minutes together.