The Los Angeles Lakers outscored their opponents by 16 points with a score of 139-122 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Many fans wanted to ask the Lakers to learn from the Kings and how to bloody the Nuggets. As a result, the Lakers broke out here, crushing the Pelicans with a wonderful performance of 4 people scoring 20+ and 1 person scoring 30+.
The Lakers started the game with good offensive firepower, with Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell scoring the team's top 10 points and leading the Pelicans at one point; But towards the end of the first quarter, Zion scored six points in a row, and the Lakers ended the first quarter with a score of 36-39.
Entering the second quarter of the game, the two sides started a three-point battle, and LeBron James hit two three-pointers in a row to help the Lakers extend the difference to double digits. Then, Reeves scored seven points in a row on a lay-out shot. The Lakers went straight to a 51-35 shock wave in the second quarter, allowing themselves to lead the Pelicans by 13 points at 87-74 at halftime.
After entering the third quarter of the game, the Lakers started into an offensive drought, and the Pelicans took the opportunity to play a wave of 14-2 shockwaves to directly narrow the score to only 4 points. Then, the Lakers scored six straight points to extend the margin to double digits again, and D'Angelo Russell hit two three-pointers before the end of the third quarter to help the Lakers enter the final quarter with a score of 115-102.
After entering the final quarter, the Lakers' habitual offensive end failed, and the Pelicans seized the opportunity to close the score again. However, the Lakers quickly found their form, beating the Pelicans 8-0 and continuing to maintain a margin of about 10 points. In the end, the Lakers beat the Pelicans by 17 points with a score of 139-122.
The New Orleans Emus got a strong performance and won a landslide 139-122. In a game characterized by high-scoring offense and quick momentum swings, Lakers fans have a lot to celebrate as their teams show their firepower on the court.
After the Lakers lost to the Nuggets in their last game, they faced a lot of criticism. In this game, the Lakers can be said to be ashamed and brave, and the whole team played a very efficient offense, easily defeating the Pelicans at home. The 51 points in a single quarter in the second quarter were also praised by many fans.
In this game, the Lakers were able to beat the Pelicans by 17 points, mainly because 5 people scored at least 20+. D'Angelo Russell finished with 30 points and five assists on 9-of-19 shooting, including 6-of-13 three-pointers; D'Angelo Russell's return to form is key to the Lakers' victory. Anthony Davis finished with 20 points, six rebounds and six assists on 7-of-11 shooting; Facing the Pelicans' interior line, Anthony Davis is much easier than the interior line against the Nuggets.
Reaves scored 27 points on 10-of-15 shooting, including 3-of-4 three-pointers; LeBron James contributed 21 points and 14 assists on 6-of-13 shooting; Hachimura scored 21 points on 9-of-13 shooting. Both Wood and Hayes had good performances.
The Lakers shot 67 from three-point range in the first half4%, which was a big factor in their halftime lead over the Pelicans. The Lakers shot 14-of-31 from three-point range throughout the game, shooting 45% from three-point range. With all five starters scoring more than 20 points in this game, the Lakers showed off their excellent offensive firepower.
However, for the Lakers, who want to enter the playoffs or compete for a championship, such offensive and defensive performance is still not good enough, and they need to continue to improve. LeBron James has once again had a fitness crisis in this game. The Lakers need to focus on the buyout market and find a better helper for LeBron James.