Kings vs. Pelicans: How to watch Sacramento’s next play-in game, and what a win could mean

The Sacramento Kings are headed to New Orleans to battle the Pelicans for a spot in the NBA playoffs.

On Tuesday, the Kings triumphed 118-94 over the Golden State Warriors in a play-in elimination game at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

On Friday, the Kings will take on the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, with the winner advancing to the playoffs as the No. 8 seed.

The winning team from this game will then face the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Pelicans have led the Kings in their latest match-ups this year.

As of Wednesday, the Kings were ranked No. 9 in the NBA’s Western Conference with 46 wins and 36 losses, while the Pelicans were No. 8 with 49 wins and 33 losses.

Chad Wong and his mother Flo Ito Wong of Sacramento cheer on the Sacramento Kings during an NBA play-in game against the Golden State Warriors at Golden 1 Center on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Hector Amezcua/hamezcua@sacbee.com
Chad Wong and his mother Flo Ito Wong of Sacramento cheer on the Sacramento Kings during an NBA play-in game against the Golden State Warriors at Golden 1 Center on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Hector Amezcua/hamezcua@sacbee.com

When is next Sacramento Kings basketball game?

The Sacramento Kings will play the New Orleans Pelicans at 6:30 p.m. Friday.

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (10) lights the beam as fans cheer at Golden 1 Center after his team defeated the Golden State Warriors during an NBA play-in game on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Hector Amezcua/hamezcua@sacbee.com
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (10) lights the beam as fans cheer at Golden 1 Center after his team defeated the Golden State Warriors during an NBA play-in game on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Hector Amezcua/hamezcua@sacbee.com

How to watch, stream or listen to NBA play-in tournament

TNT and TruTV will be broadcasting the play-in tournament.

NBA TV streams the games live with a subscription. A league pass starts at $14.99 a month, but if you’re following one team, you can get a team pass for $13.99 a month.

Sactown Sports 1140 (KHTK-AM) will be broadcasting the game on the radio.

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