The Kings lost to the Pelicans in the playoffs, losing to the same opponent for the sixth time in a single season, and this loss also left the Kings out of the playoffs and bid farewell to another disappointing season. The Kings, who missed the playoffs, have the same record as the Warriors, who were eliminated by them, and the two teams were eliminated with a record of 46 wins and 36 losses, which shows the fierce competition situation in the West.
In a sense, the Kings missed out on the playoffs this season, finishing in ninth place with a 2-5 record in seven games in the final regular season. The Kings were the losers in the battle for the Suns, Pelicans, and Lakers spots, and that determined the Kings' current playoffs.
The absence of Kevin Huerter and Malik Monk has an obvious impact on the Kings' combat power, especially Malik Monk's absence has reduced the Kings' bench firepower. The game against the Warriors was easily won, and Keane Ellis and Keegan Murray played extremely well, but they didn't play too well against the Pelicans (live sports and replays are free to watch). Link3）。
The Kings have failed to win a single game against the Pelicans this season, and the Pelicans have undoubtedly become the biggest sufferer for the Kings. The Kings ended another lackluster season, and the elimination of the Warriors has been the highlight of the season for the Kings, who were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Warriors last season, but couldn't go any further after revenge.
(Text/Yan Wuqiang)