The Lakers secured a hard-fought 110-101 victory over the Pelicans, who were competitive despite their poor record, winning six of their last nine games. LeBron James noted the Pelicans’ strength when healthy, as the Lakers overcame an eight-point deficit with a 22-7 closing run. Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 24 points, while Marcus Smart’s key plays, including a crucial three-pointer, helped seal the win. The Lakers, now 37-24, will face the Nuggets next in a back-to-back series.
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