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After going undefeated in NBA Cup play, the Los Angeles Lakers were on a goal to extend their winning streak to seven games. LeBron James and Marcus Smart were ruled out, but they still looked formidable against the last-seeded New Orleans Pelicans. The shorthanded team was in the second game of an away back-to-back set. But they didn’t make it easy. Tensions flared a couple of times. However, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves led the Lakers to a 133-121 win.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans player stats and box score
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Los Angeles Lakers
| PLAYER | MIN | PTS | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | TO | STL | BLK | PF | +/- |
| STARTERS | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rui Hachimura #28 | 34 | 14 | 6-14 | 2-8 | 0-0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 |
| Deandre Ayton #5 | 27 | 22 | 7-9 | 0-0 | 8-8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +14 |
| Gabe Vincent #7 | 25 | 6 | 2-5 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +15 |
| Luka Doncic #77 | 35 | 34 | 9-22 | 4-12 | 12-14 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +8 |
| Austin Reaves #15 | 40 | 33 | 9-15 | 4-7 | 11-12 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 |
| BENCH | MIN | PTS | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | TO | STL | BLK | PF | +/- |
| Maxi Kleber #14 | 13 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | +14 |
| Jake LaRavia #12 | 26 | 10 | 4-14 | 2-7 | 0-0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +4 |
| Dalton Knecht #4 | 17 | 4 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | +13 |
| Adou Thiero #1 | 3 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Jaxson Hayes #11 | 21 | 8 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -2 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt #2 | DNP | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Marcus Smart #36 | DNP | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nick Smith Jr. #20 | DNP | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| TEAM TOTAL | – | 133 | 42-87 (48%) | 15-41 (37%) | 34-39 (87%) | 46 | 26 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 14 | – |
New Orleans Pelicans
| PLAYER | MIN | PTS | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | TO | STL | BLK | PF | +/- |
| STARTERS | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Derik Queen #22 | 28 | 15 | 4-12 | 0-0 | 7-8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -22 |
| Yves Missi #21 | 24 | 2 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -1 |
| Saddiq Bey #41 | 33 | 22 | 9-13 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -6 |
| Bryce McGowens #11 | 33 | 23 | 9-18 | 3-5 | 2-4 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -15 |
| Jeremiah Fears #0 | 27 | 21 | 7-14 | 1-3 | 6-6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 |
| BENCH | MIN | PTS | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | TO | STL | BLK | PF | +/- |
| Kevon Looney #55 | 15 | 6 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Jose Alvarado #15 | 28 | 12 | 5-12 | 2-8 | 0-0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -5 |
| Micah Peavy #14 | 30 | 13 | 5-10 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -1 |
| Trey Alexander #23 | 21 | 7 | 3-4 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 |
| DeAndre Jordan #9 | DNP | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Hunter Dickinson #4 | DNP | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Jordan Hawkins #24 | DNP | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
| TEAM TOTAL | – | 121 | 46-91 (51%) | 13-26 (50%) | 16-20 (80%) | 40 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 27 | – |
Lakers vs Pelicans: Game summary and key moments
The Lakers and Pelicans demonstrated two different lessons on being shorthanded. Without LeBron James and Marcus Smart, the Luka Doncic-Austin Reaves backcourt remained undeterred.
On the other hand, Zion Williamson was ruled out for injury management. It fell on the Pelicans’ rookies to make a Lakers win very difficult.
Doncic had 34 points, 20 of which came in the first quarter alone. Austin Reaves fell a bit short in their personal competition with 33 points. Deandre Ayton had a game-high 12 rebounds to go with his 22 points despite another scare.
However, head coach JJ Redick revealed that Ayton was in “terrific spirits” in the locker room post-game.
Saddiq Bey kept the Pelicans in the game with 22 points. Bryce McGowens had 23. The youngsters stepped up to the challenge with rookie center Derik Queen, who recorded 15 points.
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Nov 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Saddiq Bey (41) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Fresh off an ejection and shooting struggle against the Warriors yesterday, Jeremiah Fears scored 21 points. And he kept things interesting.
After annoying Rui Hachimura during free throws, Fears blatantly fouled Doncic in the third quarter. That led to a minor headbutting escalation that had to be broken up. Both players were handed techs for their conduct but avoided ejection.
The Pelicans put up an aggressive fight with more steals and points in the paint. Both teams had fewer than 10 turnovers and were nearly evenly matched in rebounds.
However, New Orleans didn’t come close to tying or taking the game. After a strong first half, the Lakers steadily maintained the lead. It was the most points (46) the Redick-led side scored in any quarter this season and tied for the fifth most in an opening quarter in franchise history.
The Pelicans have two consecutive games against the Minnesota Timberwolves starting Tuesday. The Lakers are hosting the Phoenix Suns tomorrow.
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