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Kings Rally Past Pelicans, Rookie Cardwell Shines Defensively

4/8/2026

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The Sacramento Kings defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 117-113, helped by undrafted rookie Dylan Cardwell's crucial blocks in the final seconds.
Cardwell's defense allowed the Kings to erase a 17-point deficit after the Pelicans led by 11 in the first quarter.
Maxime Raynaud contributed 28 points for the Kings in the win.
Injuries sidelined Malik Monk and Domantas Sabonis, and Sacramento will face the Los Angeles Clippers next.

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The Sacramento Kings defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 117-113, helped by undrafted rookie Dylan Cardwell's crucial blocks in the final seconds.
Cardwell's defense allowed the Kings to erase a 17-point deficit after the Pelicans led by 11 in the first quarter.
Maxime Raynaud contributed 28 points for the Kings in the win.
Injuries sidelined Malik Monk and Domantas Sabonis, and Sacramento will face the Los Angeles Clippers next.