New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) passes the ball as Sacramento Kings' Domantas Sabonis defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
New Orleans Pelicans guard Herbert Jones (5) defends against a shot by Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) greets guards CJ McCollum (3) and Herbert Jones (5) during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) defends against the Sacramento Kings during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) shoots as New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)