SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Kings are taking on the New Orleans Pelicans Friday in a last-chance game to make it to the NBA playoffs.
Friday's play-in tournament starts at 6:30 p.m. PT at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. It will be televised on TNT.
It won't be an easy game. The Kings went 0-5 against the Pelicans during the regular season. The closest score was within five points, but that was in November. New Orleans beat Sacramento by more than 30 points twice during the season.
During Friday's play-in tournament, the Kings will still be without Malik Monk because of a knee injury. Monk was key in last year's playoff series averaging 19 points, the second most for the Kings in the series.
Pelicans star Zion Williamson left the game with a leg injury and will miss Friday's elimination game.
The Kings are coming off a 118-94 Tuesday night victory against the Golden State Warriors, who beat Sacramento in the playoffs last year. That was the year the Kings broke its 16-season playoff drought, the longest in NBA history.
The Pelicans are coming off a 110-106 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Either the Kings or the Pelicans will take the #8 seed and go on to face Oklahoma City Thunder, the #1 seed. Find the latest matchups for the 2024 NBA playoffs HERE.
Sacramento Kings Watch Parties
Here are some of the watch parties happening in the greater Sacramento area.
Cilantro's Mexican Restaurant
Cilantro's Mexican Restaurant is having a Sacramento Kings watch party Friday. It's open to all ages. Find more information HERE.
Hooby's Brewing
Hooby's Brewing is having a Sacramento Kings watch party Friday. Find more information HERE.
Jet’s
Jet’s will be having a watch party for the Sacramento Kings play-in tournament. Find more information HERE.
Keg And Cork
Keg And Cork said all TVs will be focused on the game. Find more information HERE.
Limelight Bar & Cafe
Limelight Bar & Cafe is having a Kings watch party. Happy hour is 4-6 p.m. There is no cover charge and Limelight recommends arriving early. Find more information HERE.
Tom's Watch Bar
Tom's Watch Bar is having a Kings watch party. They're offering $2 off all drinks, offering giveaways and more. Find more information HERE.
Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse
Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse is having a Kings watch party. Find more information HERE.
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