The long losing streak that has lingered since Jan. 20 finally came to a halt, despite how the Pelicans played at times down the stretch Thursday night as if they wanted to keep the skid going. CJ McCollum made sure this one didn’t get away.

Keon Ellis hit seven 3-pointers during a 27-point performance, Zach LaVine scored 20 of his 23 points in the second half, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-111. DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points and Malik Monk added 17 for the Kings,

New Orleans takes on the Dallas Mavericks after CJ McCollum scored 43 points in the Pelicans' 140-133 overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings.

The Sacramento Kings won their third in a row after solving two big problems against the New Orleans Pelicans.

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) reacts to a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center.

Fan-favorite guard Keon Ellis left Monday's game with an ankle injury, limping to the locker room after landing awkwardly while contesting a shot. Ellis would return from the lock

CJ McCollum's production in the overtime period between the Pelicans and Kings made franchise history on Thursday night.

CJ McCollum scored 37 of his 43 points after halftime — including 11 points in overtime — and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a 10-game losing

After losing to the Pelicans six times last season, the Kings have a chance for payback as they look for their fourth win of the season against the Pelicans, even if they are last in the Western Conference standings.