_New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers (03/04): Box Score, Player Stats, Game Summary, and More_
Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the New Orleans Pelicans at the (link unavailable) Arena on Saturday, March 4th, in a thrilling matchup that saw the Lakers emerge victorious, 123-108.
The Lakers were led by LeBron James, who had a dominant performance with 33 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. Anthony Davis added 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Malik Beasley chipped in with 18 points off the bench.
The Pelicans, meanwhile, were paced by Zion Williamson, who had 31 points and 9 rebounds. Brandon Ingram added 28 points and 7 rebounds, while CJ McCollum chipped in with 17 points.
The game was a high-scoring affair, with both teams shooting over 50% from the field. The Lakers were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 17 of their 34 three-point attempts.
The Lakers took control of the game early, building a 10-point lead in the first quarter. The Pelicans fought back to tie the game in the second quarter, but the Lakers pulled away again in the third quarter, building a 15-point lead.
The Pelicans made a late push in the fourth quarter, cutting the Lakers’ lead to 7 points with just over 2 minutes remaining. However, the Lakers were able to hold on, thanks in large part to James’ dominant performance.
“We knew it was going to be a tough game, but our guys came out and played with a lot of energy and focus,” said Lakers head coach Darvin Ham. “LeBron was incredible, as usual, and our bench was huge for us tonight.”
The win was the Lakers’ third in a row, and it moved them into a tie for 5th place in the Western Conference standings. The Pelicans, meanwhile, fell to 28-32 on the season, and they remain in 10th place in the Western Conference.
“We just couldn’t stop LeBron tonight,” said Pelicans head coach Willie Green. “He’s a great player, and he made some big shots for them. We’ll just have to regroup and get ready for our next game.”
The Lakers will look to continue their winning streak on Tuesday, when they host the Memphis Grizzlies. The Pelicans, meanwhile, will look to bounce back on Monday, when they host the Dallas Mavericks.
Box Score:
Los Angeles Lakers:
– LeBron James: 33 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists
– Anthony Davis: 22 points, 12 rebounds, 2 blocks
– Malik Beasley: 18 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
– Dennis Schroder: 15 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists
– Rui Hachimura: 12 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
New Orleans Pelicans:
– Zion Williamson: 31 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists
– Brandon Ingram: 28 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists
– CJ McCollum: 17 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists
– Jonas Valanciunas: 12 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists
– Herbert Jones: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
Game Summary:
– The Lakers took control of the game early, building a 10-point lead in the first quarter.
– The Pelicans fought back to tie the game in the second quarter, but the Lakers pulled away again in the third quarter, building a 15-point lead.
– The Pelicans made a late push in the fourth quarter, cutting the Lakers’ lead to 7 points with just over 2 minutes remaining.
– However, the Lakers were able to hold on, thanks in large part to James’ dominant performance.
Player Stats:
– LeBron James: 33 points (12-22 FG, 4-8 3PT, 5-6 FT), 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
– Anthony Davis: 22 points (9-16 FG, 1-3 3PT, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 assist
– Zion Williamson: 31 points (13-22 FG, 1-2 3PT, 4-6 FT), 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Game Notes:
– The Lakers’ win was their third in a row, and it moved them into a tie for 5th place in the Western Conference standings.
– The Pelicans fell to 28-32 on the season, and they remain in 10th place in the Western Conference.
– The Lakers’ bench outscored the Pelicans’ bench 42-23.
– The Lakers shot 53.2% from the field, while the Pelicans
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