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Lakers Secure No. 3 Seed with Dominant Win Over Pelicans

Luka Doncic leads with 35 points as the Lakers build momentum for key matchups against the Thunder.

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Lakers stars LeBron James, left, and Luka Doncic celebrate a play during the first half of their victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Luka Doncic scored 35 points, rebounding from a poor performance against the Warriors, as the Lakers defeated the Pelicans 124-108.
  • Austin Reaves and LeBron James contributed 30 and 27 points respectively, showcasing strong chemistry with Doncic.
  • The Lakers overcame a sluggish start, holding the Pelicans to 23 second-quarter points to take a halftime lead.
  • The victory solidified the Lakers' position as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference with five games remaining in the regular season.
  • The team now prepares for back-to-back games against the conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, crucial for playoff positioning.