Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans

NBA
Lakers
17-17
109-129
Final
Smoothie King Center
TV: League Pass

Lead tracker

LAL leadsBiggest lead LAL 1, NO 22
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NO leads
Team1234T
LAL33243220109
NO42323025129

Who won: Pelicans 129-109

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Los Angeles Lakers 129-109 on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Smoothie King Center. The series is tied 1-1. The Pelicans outscored the Lakers 42-33 in the 1st quarter. Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans in points (26). LeBron James led the Lakers in points (34).

Recap · Dec 31
Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram each score 26 points, Pelicans top Lakers 129-109

Zion Williamson has no interest in forgetting the New Orleans Pelicans' most embarrassing loss of the season.

What it means

  • Season series: Series tied 1-1.
  • Lakers 6-13 on the road; Pelicans 11-7 at home.

Latest headlines

Injuries and inactives

Lakers2nd in Pacific Division
  • Arthur Kaluma F
    Lower Body
    Day-To-Day
  • Collin Sexton G
    Lower Body
    Day-To-Day
  • Luka Doncic G
    Undisclosed
    Day-To-Day
  • Walker Kessler C
    Finger
    Day-To-Day
  • Ziaire Williams F
    Rest
    Day-To-Day
Pelicans1st in Southwest Division

Nobody listed.

Head to head

Series tied 1-1
Last meeting: Lakers 133, Pelicans 89 (Dec 7)

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Game info

Venue
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA · Attendance 18,434
Officials
Ben Taylor (Referee), John Butler (Referee), Mousa Dagher (Referee)

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