New Orleans Pelicans LA Lakers Game Player Stats Ratings February 10 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans faced the LA Lakers in a star-studded battle, with the Lakers ultimately winning 139-122. LeBron James and Anthony Davis played well.

The New Orleans Pelicans and the LA Lakers faced off for the third time this season on Friday, with the Pelicans winning 129-109 on Dec. 31 to even the head-to-head matchup at one game apiece. The stage was set for a star-studded battle, with the Pelicans clearing forward Zion Williamson to play, while the Lakers allowed LeBron James and Anthony Davis to take the court.

The Pelicans took an early lead in the first quarter, outscoring the Lakers 39-36, but LA bounced back in the second period, winning it 51-35. Heading into the second half, the Lakers held a 87-74 lead, providing fans at Crypto.com Arena with an exciting display of basketball from the superstars on both teams.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 26 points, 12 assists, and three rebounds, while Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram contributed 38 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists as a duo. Despite the Pelicans' efforts to cut the deficit in the third quarter, the Lakers maintained their lead, entering the final period with a 115-102 advantage.

The Lakers continued to dominate in the fourth quarter, ultimately securing a 139-122 victory and taking a 2-1 lead in the season series. Every starter for the Pelicans scored in double figures, with Zion Williamson leading the way with 30 points and Brandon Ingram adding 22, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Lakers' strong performance in the second quarter.

New Orleans coach Willie Green utilized his bench players as the game slipped away, giving six role players time on the court. The Lakers' starters also had strong performances, with D'Angelo Russell leading the team with 30 points, LeBron James contributing 21 points and 14 assists, and Austin Reaves tallying 27 points.

In terms of advanced player ratings, seven Pelicans players had negative ratings, with Zion Williamson leading the starters in that category with a -26.7. On the other hand, all 11 players fielded by the Lakers had positive player ratings, with LeBron James earning a game-best +43.8 net rating. Rui Hachimura had the lowest rating for the Lakers at +3.1.

The game showcased the talent and skill of both teams, with the Lakers ultimately emerging victorious in a high-scoring and action-packed matchup.