New Orleans Pelicans secure first season win over Sacramento Kings

The New Orleans Pelicans earned their first victory of the 2026-27 NBA season with a 132-120 win against the Sacramento Kings at the Smoothie King Center. Rookie Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 22 points, eight rebounds, and a career-high 13 assists, narrowly missing a triple-double.

Zion Williamson also contributed 22 points, shooting 10 of 12 from the field. The Pelicans' bench depth proved decisive, outscoring the Kings' reserves 41-8. This victory marks the first win for head coach Jamahl Mosley and breaks a four-game losing streak for New Orleans.

Despite the loss, Sacramento rookie Darius Acuff Jr. recorded a career-high 34 points and 12 assists. Domantas Sabonis tallied 15 rebounds and seven assists for the Kings but also recorded seven turnovers. The Kings fell to a 0-5 record following the defeat.