Team Stats
(Lakers @ Pelicans)

Final Score: 109-129
Rebounds: 35-47
Assists: 26-33
Blocks: 10-6
Steals: 8-9

Turnovers: 13-11

Stat Leaders
(Lakers/Pelicans)

Scoring Leaders: LeBron James, 34; Brandon Ingram/Zion Williamson, 26
Rebound Leaders: Anthony Davis, 10; Larry Nance Jr., 10

Assist Leaders: Austin Reaves, 9; Brandon Ingram, 8

My Player of the Game: Jose' Alvarado

Takeaways

• The Pelicans played the Lakers much differently than they did in the play-in game where the Lakers dominated.
• Jose' Alvarado was a SPARK PLUG with five steals and two blocks, plus two big three-pointers.
• CJ McCollum had another HOT first quarter, helping the Pelicans gain confidence and an early lead.
• Every Pelicans player who played scored at least one point.
• N.O. is now five games over .500!

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