LeBron and Luka Shine as Lakers Cruise Past Pelicans to Climb in West Standings
Last night’s showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans wasn’t just another game—it was a powerful statement by the Lakers, led by none other than LeBron James and Luka Dončić. They reminded everyone why they’re still a major force in the Western Conference playoff race.
The Lakers came out strong in the end, locking down a 124-108 win over a depleted but gritty Pelicans squad. Luka Dončić was unstoppable, putting on a show with a game-high 35 points. Austin Reaves wasn’t far behind, adding an impressive 30 points of his own. LeBron, playing with his usual poise and control, chipped in 27 points and dished out eight assists. What’s crazy is that on a night where LeBron scored nearly 30, he was still only the third-highest scorer on his team—that’s how deep and dangerous this Lakers lineup can be when things click.
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The game didn’t start out as smooth as the final score might suggest. The Pelicans, despite missing most of their key players, managed to snag a seven-point lead in the second quarter. It wasn’t until late in the game, especially in the fourth quarter, that the Lakers finally pulled away for good. Reaves, by the way, is now on a hot streak—he set a franchise record by knocking down 15 threes over the last two games. Talk about heating up at the right time.
Jose Alvarado kept the Pelicans in it for a while, scoring 27 points even while clearly playing through some discomfort. But once the Lakers locked in defensively and started executing in transition, it was a wrap.
This win was more than just another notch in the W column. With the Denver Nuggets losing to the Warriors, the Lakers jumped up to third in the Western Conference standings with a 47-30 record. That’s huge. The playoff race is tight, and every game counts now.
But here’s the real test coming up—back-to-back games against the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder. If the Lakers can carry this momentum into those matchups, we could be looking at a serious push for a top-three finish, maybe even more.
Bottom line? Luka and LeBron are finding rhythm, the role players are stepping up, and the Lakers look dangerous. If this is a preview of what’s coming in the playoffs, the rest of the West better take notice.
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