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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