Harrison Barnes scored 25 points (12 in the third quarter), and the Sacramento Kings went on an 18-6 run in the third quarter to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 112-106.
It was tied at 69 when Bogdan Bogdanović’s driving layup put the Kings ahead for good with 8:55 left in the third quarter. Barnes scored 10 points as they pulled away to an 87-75 lead with 2:31 left in the quarter.
For the Pelicans, Jahlil Okafor scored 21 points (18 in the paint) on 9 for 11 shooting off the bench.
The Pelicans gave up 14 offensive rebounds, about 4 more than usual for the shots the Kings missed. The Kings outscored the Pelicans 45-35 in 18 minutes with Bjelica, Joseph, Barnes, Bogdanović and Giles on the floor together.