Pelicans beat Kings for 5th time in same season, become first team to do so / News - Basketnews.com

After the win against the Sacramento Kings, the New Orleans Pelicans became the first NBA team to beat the same opponent 5 times in the same season.

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New Orleans Pelicans completed the regular season sweep against the Sacramento Kings in a historical fashion.

Player of the Game EFF 37 C.J. McCollum Points 31 Accuracy 11-18 Rebounds 4 Assists 7

Since the NBA became a 30-team league in 2004, the Pelicans became the first team to beat an opponent in the same season.

Both teams faced off four times in the regular season and once during the NBA In-Season Tournament. The Pelicans won all five meetings.

This season New Orleans Pelicans 129-932023 November 20 Sacramento Kings New Orleans Pelicans 117-1122023 November 22 Sacramento Kings Sacramento Kings 117-1272023 December 04 New Orleans Pelicans Sacramento Kings 100-1332024 January 06 New Orleans Pelicans Sacramento Kings 123-1352024 April 11 New Orleans Pelicans

After tonight's win, the Pelicans improved their record to 48-32 and strengthened their position in 6th place, which grants the direct spot in the playoffs.

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