Los angeles lakers vs new orleans pelicans
A matchup between two teams in different conferences!
Here's a brief preview of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans game:
Los Angeles Lakers
- Record: 34-12 (.739 winning percentage)
- Conference: Western Conference
- Division: Pacific Division
- Last 5 games: 4-1
- Key players: LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Danny Green, Kyle Kuzma, Dwight Howard
New Orleans Pelicans
- Record: 22-24 (.478 winning percentage)
- Conference: Western Conference
- Division: Southwest Division
- Last 5 games: 2-3
- Key players: Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Jrue Holiday, JJ Redick, Derrick Favors
Head-to-Head Matchup
- The Lakers lead the all-time series 44-34.
- The Pelicans have won 2 of the last 5 meetings.
- The Lakers have won 10 of the last 15 meetings at home.
Game Prediction
- The Lakers are favored to win by 8.5 points.
- The over/under is set at 234.5 points.
What to Watch For
- The Lakers' dominant duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis will look to continue their impressive play. James is averaging 25.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game, while Davis is averaging 26.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game.
- The Pelicans will rely on their young star Zion Williamson, who is averaging 22.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. Brandon Ingram will also be a key player, averaging 24.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.
- The Lakers' defense has been stingy, ranking 2nd in the league in points allowed per game (106.3). The Pelicans will need to find ways to score efficiently against this tough defense.
Game Time and TV Info
- Date: [Insert Date and Time]
- TV: ESPN, Spectrum SportsNet LA (Lakers' broadcast), Fox Sports New Orleans (Pelicans' broadcast)
Enjoy the game!