The New Orleans Pelicans secured a spot in the NBA playoffs with a win after Zion Williamson's injury. They triumphed with a balanced attack led by Brandon Ingram and Jonas Valanciunas, while Sacramento Kings missed the playoffs once again despite strong performances by De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.

The Pelicans faced a must-win game against the Kings after missing multiple opportunities to secure a playoff spot. Despite early struggles, they managed to outplay Sacramento and clinch the eighth seed for the playoffs.