Overview
- Los Angeles won 111-103 on the road after outscoring New Orleans 32-17 in the fourth quarter at Smoothie King Center.
- LeBron James and Luka Dončić each finished with 30 points, with Dončić adding 10 assists and two clutch late threes.
- Trey Murphy III recorded a career-best scoring night for the Pelicans, reported as 41 by the AP and 42 by other outlets.
- Deandre Ayton supplied 18 points and 11 rebounds as the Lakers played without Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Adou Thiero, with Gabe Vincent downgraded to out.
- Head coach JJ Redick said there is no preset rest plan as the Lakers head to San Antonio for the second night of a back-to-back.