Pelicans @ Lakers Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • February 11, 2024
Team Stats
(Pelicans @ Lakers)
Final Score: 122-139
Rebounds: 41-32
Assists: 28-32
Blocks: 7-5
Steals: 5-5
Turnovers: 13-7
Stat Leaders
(Pelicans/Lakers)
Scoring Leaders: Zion Williamson, 30; D'angelo Russell, 30
Rebound Leaders: Jonas Valančiūnas, 10; Anthony Davis, 6
Assist Leaders: Brandon Ingram, 7; LeBron James, 14
My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson
Takeaways
- All five starting players for the Lakers scored at least 20 points. The Pelicans' defense really struggled against the Lakers.
- This was the 12th straight game James has scored at least 20 points.
- The Pels had no answer for D'Angelo Russell who made six three-pointers.
- Zion played very aggressive, and had a good game overall against L.A.
- The Pelicans' four-game streak ended with this loss. They will play at the Trail Blazers on Feb. 10.
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