Lakers Torch Pelicans in Statement Win as Reaves, LeBron, and Luka Shine

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Lakers Torch Pelicans in Statement Win as Reaves LeBron and Luka Shine

Lakers Torch Pelicans in Statement Win as Reaves, LeBron, and Luka Shine

Man, what a night at the Crypto.com Arena! If you caught the Lakers vs. Pelicans game on Friday, you know exactly what I’m talking about. The energy, the bounce-back attitude, and the way the squad responded after that tough loss to the Warriors—it was everything Lakers fans wanted to see. Final score? Lakers 124, Pelicans 108. And honestly, it didn’t even feel that close by the end.

Let’s start with Austin Reaves. This dude was on absolute fire! He dropped 30 points and knocked down six threes like it was nothing. He was in the zone—finding space, hitting shots, and making smart plays. He also chipped in with seven assists, just to keep the offense flowing. And then you’ve got Luka Dončić, who bounced back strong from that off-night against the Warriors. He struggled early, going 0-for-6, but once he found his rhythm, it was game over. Luka finished with 35 points, and he was perfect from the free-throw line—11 for 11. Vintage Luka stuff.

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LeBron, as always, did LeBron things. He kicked off the night with a smooth three, shook off a minor injury scare after jamming his thumb on a block attempt, and ended up with 27 points and 8 dimes. Nothing flashy—just greatness, calmly doing what he does. Even threw down one of his signature dunks late in the game after catching a lob from Reaves that had the whole arena buzzing. Showtime!

And how about Dalton Knecht? The rookie stepped up big-time. He hasn’t had consistent minutes all season, but when his number got called, he showed he belongs—scoring 12 points in just 20 minutes, including some big buckets early to keep the Lakers in it.

Now, credit to the Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado, who came out blazing with 18 points in the first quarter alone. He really kept New Orleans afloat for a while, but once the Lakers settled in—especially in the second half—it was just too much firepower. The third quarter stayed even, but by the fourth, L.A. just hit another gear. Reaves hit another triple, LeBron sank a turn-around jumper, Luka threw a no-look dime to Jaxson Hayes, and that was basically the dagger.

This win was more than just another tally in the W column—it was a message. The Lakers aren’t just coasting to the playoffs; they’re fighting for that top-three spot in the West. And with the Warriors also beating the Nuggets, L.A. jumped right back into third. With five games left in the regular season, the timing couldn’t be better.

Next up? A road game against the Thunder on Sunday. If they keep this energy and chemistry going, stacking wins down the stretch is absolutely on the table.

So yeah, Lakers fans—breathe easy. The squad looks locked in, and the stars are stepping up exactly when we need them to. Let’s ride.

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