Pelicans Soar Past Kings in Play-In Thriller 🏀🔥

No Zion Williamson? No problem! 🚀 The New Orleans Pelicans clinched the final NBA Western Conference playoff spot with a gritty 105-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday. Despite missing star forward Zion Williamson due to a hamstring injury, the Pelicans leaned on Brandon Ingram’s all-around brilliance to seal the deal at a roaring Smoothie King Center.

Ingram dropped 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, orchestrating plays like a maestro 🎯. His unselfish style kept the Kings guessing, proving the Pelicans aren’t a one-star squad. “We trust each other,” Ingram said postgame. 🔥 Next up: A Sunday showdown against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. Can the Pels keep flying high? 🦅 #NBAPlayoffs