lakers pelicans live score updates highlights 2023 nba in-season tournament semifinal

Lakers and Pelicans set to meet in the In-Season Tournament Semifinals with LeBron James and Zion Williamson in the spotlight.

The stage is set in Las Vegas, and the Lakers and Pelicans will meet with a trip to the In-Season Tournament Championship on the line.

Los Angeles has been unstoppable so far in the tournament, with a perfect 5-0 record. They secured their spot in the Semifinals with a thrilling 106-103 victory over Phoenix. The dynamic duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis led the way, with LeBron defying Father Time once again with 31 points, 11 assists, eight rebounds, and five steals, while Davis finished with 27 points and 15 rebounds.

New Orleans, on the other hand, earned a road win in the Quarterfinals, coming from behind to secure an impressive victory in Sacramento. Despite trailing by 15 points early on, the Pelicans rallied behind Brandon Ingram and received all-around contributions from CJ McCollum, Jonas Valanciunas, Herbert Jones, and Zion Williamson to leave the Golden 1 Center with a 10-point victory.

With three former No. 1 overall picks in Davis, James, and Williamson set to take the floor, there will be no shortage of star power under the bright lights in Vegas. A thrilling game is sure to ensue.

The Sporting News is tracking updates from throughout the In-Season Tournament Semifinals game between the Lakers and Pelicans.

As of 11:20 p.m. Eastern time, the Lakers are holding onto a dominant lead, up 119-81. The game is looking to be a blowout, with the Lakers poised to advance to the Championship.

The Lakers have outscored the Pelicans 43-17 in the third quarter, taking a 39-point lead into the fourth quarter. LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been instrumental in their commanding performance.

The game has officially gotten out of hand, with the Lakers building a 30-point lead over the Pelicans. LeBron James has been unstoppable, scoring 30 points on efficient shooting, while Anthony Davis has been a force on both ends of the floor.

LeBron James and the Lakers are up 19 points with 8:04 remaining in the third quarter, and the Pelicans are struggling to mount a comeback.

LeBron James has scored 25 points in the game, giving the Lakers a 20-point lead early in the second half. The Pelicans will need a miracle to turn the game around.

LeBron James scored 18 points in the second quarter alone, leading the Lakers to a 13-point halftime lead. Anthony Davis has been a force on both ends of the court, and the Lakers are in control of the game.

Thanks to LeBron James' scoring outburst, the Lakers have created some distance, outscoring the Pelicans 15-5 in the second quarter.

The Lakers are up by four points as we reach the first break of the game, with D'Angelo Russell leading the way for LA.

The game is finally underway in Las Vegas, with the Lakers getting on the board first courtesy of a LeBron James and-one.

The Lakers will tip off against the Pelicans around 9 p.m. ET, with the game airing on TNT and TruTV. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.

The Lakers will start D'Angelo Russell, Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis, while the Pelicans will go with CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, and Jonas Valanciunas.

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