New Orleans Pelicans beat Sacramento 135-123

On Thursday night, CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson showcased their scoring prowess, each contributing 31 points to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a commanding 135-123 victory over the Sacramento Kings. This win marked the Pelicans' completion of a five-game season sweep of the Kings. Despite Williamson briefly exiting the game with a left wrist injury late in the second quarter, he returned with determination, scoring an impressive 23 points in the second half. McCollum, on the other hand, tied a season high with nine 3-pointers in 12 attempts and dished out seven assists, further bolstering the Pelicans' offensive arsenal. Trey Murphy III added 27 points, while Jonas Valanciunas recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

The victory not only improved the Pelicans' chances of avoiding the play-in tournament but also set a franchise record for road wins with 27, tying them with the Celtics for the best road record in the NBA.