Kings overwhelm Pelicans in second half to take 114-103 victory

Two games don’t make a trend, but they can plant the seeds.

So when the New Orleans Pelicans were dropped by the lowly Sacramento Kings 114-103 in the Smoothie King Center on Tuesday night, it accelerated concerns about this team falling out of playoff contention on the heels of a devastating injury.

In their second appearance since losing All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins to a torn left Achilles, the Pelicans came out swinging but were swamped in the second half.