Pelicans @ Lakers Takeaways

Chrissy Smith • December 1, 2025

Team Stats

(Pelicans at Lakers)

Final Score: 121-133

Rebounds: 40-46

Assists: 23-26

Blocks: 1-10

Steals: 6-4

Turnovers: 8-8


Stat Leaders

Scoring Leaders: Bryce McGowens, 23; Luka Dončić, 34

Rebound Leaders: Saddiq Bey, 11; Luka Dončić, Deandre Ayton, 12

Assist Leaders: Bryce McGowens, 5; Austin Reeves, 8

My Player of the Game: Bryce McGowens


Chrissy's Key Takeaways

* The best player for the Pelicans against the Lakers was Bryce McGowens. The Pelicans have lost 11 of their last 12.

* The Lakers dominated the first half, leading 46-27 after one quarter and 77-57 at the half. 

* The Pelicans were without five of their top players -- Dejoute Murray, Jordan Poole, Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, and Trey Murphy. Frustrating to see all that talent not able to play together.

* The Pelicans found their offense in the third quarter, shooting 62.5% from the floor in the period and pulling to 100-89. That was as close as they got to tying things up.

* New Orleans will play again on Tuesday at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves.


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