For the Kings, Malik Monk hasn't looked like himself in the last two games. He scored 21 points in the loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, but on an inefficient 8-of-20, 40%, from the field and 2-of-6, 33.3%, from three.

CJ McCollum scored 43 points, including a tie-breaking 3-pointer in overtime, and the host New Orleans Pelicans ended a 10-game losing streak by defeating the Sacramento Kings 140-133 on Thursday night.