The New Orleans Pelicans (41 - 34) defeated the Sacramento Kings (26 - 49) 101 - 95 on Friday. The Pelicans had dropped four in a row but are now on a four - game win streak after their victory at Sleep Train Arena. Tyreke Evans was just one assist shy of a triple - double. He had 19 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists. Anthony Davis had 20 points and ten rebounds in another stellar game for the "Smoothie King Superstar". New Orleans is just a half a game back of the Oklahoma City Thunder for the eighth seed in the Western Conference. They could finish as high as the seventh seed but are in danger of missing the playoffs once again. DeMarcus Cousins put up an awe - inspiring performance in another tough loss. Cousins had 24 points, 20 rebounds and 13 assists, all of which were game - highs. He's now put up back - to - back games of 20 - plus points, 20 - plus rebounds and 10 - plus assists from the center position. Russell Westbrook is n't the only one playing out of his mind right now, as Cousins has averaged 28 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 blocks and 2 steals over his last four games. The Kings will welcome the Utah Jazz to Sacramento on Sunday, as New Orleans will host the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday.
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