Pelicans Defeat Kings 120-94, Ending Kings' 13-Game Losing Streak

Trey Murphy III and Jeremiah Fears lead Pelicans to victory over struggling Kings

Feb. 10, 2026 at 8:07am

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The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-94 on Monday night, ending the Kings' 13-game losing streak. Trey Murphy III scored 21 points with 5 three-pointers, while Jeremiah Fears added 20 points, 14 of which came in the second half. Zion Williamson also contributed 18 points and 6 assists for the Pelicans. The Kings were led by Maxime Raynaud's 21 points and 20 rebounds, but were without several key players due to injury and illness.

Why it matters

The Pelicans' victory over the struggling Kings highlights the team's strong performance, especially from their young players like Murphy and Fears. Meanwhile, the Kings' 13-game losing streak is their longest since the franchise moved to Sacramento, underscoring their ongoing struggles this season.

The details

The Pelicans pulled away in the first half, going on a 25-6 run after the Kings had taken an early lead. Murphy and Bryce McGowen hit back-to-back three-pointers to give New Orleans the lead for good. Williamson also scored 8 points during that run. The Kings were without several key players, including Zach LaVine, Keegan Murray, Malik Monk, and Domantas Sabonis, who combine to average 62 points per game.

  • The Kings' 13-game losing streak is their longest since the franchise moved to Sacramento ahead of the 1985-86 season.
  • DeMar DeRozan's driving layup with 4:08 left in the first quarter gave the Kings a 20-15 lead, but the Pelicans then went on a 25-6 run.
  • Russell Westbrook's step-back jumper with 7:36 left in the first half trimmed the Pelicans' lead to 9 points, but Sacramento got no closer.

The players

Trey Murphy III

A young Pelicans player who made 5 three-pointers and finished with 21 points.

Jeremiah Fears

A Pelicans player who scored 14 of his 20 points in the second half.

Zion Williamson

The Pelicans' star player who scored 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting and had 6 assists.

Maxime Raynaud

A 7-foot-1 rookie for the Kings who had 21 points and a career-high 20 rebounds.

Russell Westbrook

The veteran Kings player who scored 17 points and became the 14th player in NBA history to score at least 27,000 career points.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Kings will look to end their losing streak when they play the Utah Jazz on Wednesday.

The takeaway

The Pelicans' victory over the struggling Kings highlights the team's strong performance, especially from their young players, while the Kings' 13-game losing streak underscores their ongoing struggles this season.