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Rookie Raynaud's 28 Pts Spark Kings' Huge Comeback Win
4 Apr
Summary
- Rookie Maxime Raynaud led the Kings with 28 points in their comeback victory.
- The Kings overcame a significant 17-point deficit in the first half.
- New Orleans Pelicans suffered their seventh consecutive loss, falling to 25-53.
The Sacramento Kings achieved a remarkable comeback victory, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 117-113 on Friday night. Rookie sensation Maxime Raynaud was the driving force, netting 28 points on impressive 11-of-14 shooting from the field and sinking 6 of 7 free throws. His performance was bolstered by eight rebounds, four assists, and two blocks.
Nique Clifford added a significant 23 points and seven assists, with Daeqwon Plowden contributing 17 points. This win marked the Kings' second consecutive victory, improving their season record to 21-57. The Pelicans, conversely, extended their losing streak to seven games, now standing at 25-53.
New Orleans had built a substantial lead, even going up by 17 points in the second quarter and holding a 66-55 advantage at halftime. Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 28 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. However, a late surge by the Kings, capped by Plowden's three-pointer with under three minutes remaining, secured the dramatic win.
