Brandon Ingram scored 24 points and Jonas Valanciunas added 19 as Pelicans secured a playoff spot by beating Kings 105-98 despite Zion Williamson's absence due to a hamstring strain.

New Orleans won without Williamson with six players scoring double digits, including notable contributions from reserves Larry Nance Jr., Naji Marshall, and Jose Alvarado.

Trey Murphy III also stepped up in the starting role for the Pelicans, leading to Sacramento's loss despite strong performances from De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.