Lakers at Pelicans Takeaways

Chrissy Smith • November 16, 2025

Team Stats

(Lakers at Pelicans)

Final Score: 118-104

Rebounds: 45-42

Assists: 28-24

Blocks: 5-3

Steals: 13-11

Turnovers: 17-20

Stat Leaders

Scoring Leaders: Austin Reaves, 31; Trey Murphy III, 35

Rebound Leaders: Deandre Ayton, 16; Derik Queen, 10

Assist Leaders: Luka Dončić, 12; Saddiq Bey, Saddiq Bey, 7

My Player of the Game: Jeremiah Fears

Chrissy's Key Takeaways

* Jeremiah Fears had seven steals in the game, which is one away from the Pelicans franchise record, which is currently held by Chris Paul.

* Trey Murphy III has returned to his all-star glory in the last three games. He needs one other guy to step up, and Zion, Fears, or Herb could be that answer.

* Speaking of Herb, he is struggling so bad offensively. He doesn't even look like the same player out there so hopefully that gets fixed ASAP.

* Following the loss, Willie Green was fired from his head coaching job.

* James Borrego will make his first start as head coach on Sunday at 6 pm against the Golden State Warriors at HOME.

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