Davis, Gordon lead gun-slinging Pelicans over Kings

SACRAMENTO, California – Eric Gordon made six threes and scored 24 points, Anthony Davis also had 24 and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a four-game skid by beating the Sacramento Kings 109-97 Wednesday (Thursday Manila time).

The Pelicans tied a team record by making 16 3-pointers. Gordon was 6 for 12 from long range and New Orleans was 16 for 33 overall.

New Orleans led by 15 at halftime and used a 15-0 run in the third quarter.

Norris Cole scored a season-high 18 points and Ryan Anderson hit four 3-pointers and scored 18 for the Pelicans, who had lost six of seven.

Davis (bruised back) missed the previous two games and his status was questionable earlier in the day. His importance to the Pelicans is evident in their 0-5 record without him this season. He had 10 rebounds and two steals.

DeMarcus Cousins had 32 points and 12 rebounds for the Kings. Rajon Rondo had 17 points and 10 assists.

Trailing by 28 early in the fourth period, Cousins scored 12 points as the Kings went on a 14-0 run that made it 95-81. A fastbreak layup by Cole ended the burst with 5:30 remaining, and 3-pointers by Gordon and Anderson helped the Pelicans secure the victory.

New Orleans forward Anthony Davis dunks over Sacramento Kings forward Quincy Acy as he made his return in the Pelicans’ win over the Kings. AP