Luka Doncic scored 34 points to power the Lakers past the Pelicans, extending Los Angeles' winning streak. LeBron James sat out, while New Orleans suffered another defeat in a challenging season.
Breakdown
- Doncic scored 20 points in the first quarter to set the tone
- Doncic finished with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists 16s
- Austin Reeves added 33 points with clutch threes 23s
- Lakers extended their winning streak to 7 games 29s
- Pelicans lost for the 11th time in 12 games 43s