Los Angeles tied the game at 91 on Kuzma’s third 3.New Orleans briefly went back up by four before Davis, who’d received treatment after banging his right elbow at the end of the third quarter, returned to the game and threw down an alley-oop feed from James.“Any time you go back to a place where you’ve made a mark, where you started your career ... and gave a lot to the community and the franchise, you want to come back and play well and win,” James said. Whatever the reason, the Pelicans had a massive advantage at the free throw line, attempting 33 freebies to the Lakers’ 10. Pelicans: These teams will complete their four-game season series Sunday in New Orleans. “He put all that stuff aside. The Lakers completed the season sweep of the Pelicans on Sunday with a 122-114 victory led by a LeBron James triple-double despite a career-high 35 points from Zion Williamson.Call it a favorable whistle. Jaren Jackson Jr. ...Shaq, Charles, Kenny and EJ fire up the boat to send three teams fishing.An all-access practice look at Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks as the season restart is underway ...The NBA TV analysts react to James Harden's 49-point performance against Dallas.Check out the best plays of the day with the Top 10. Get a recap of the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers basketball game. Often an area of strength, New Orleans was completely outclassed as they were outscored 40-22 in points off the bench.Granted, only four players played off the bench on Sunday and one of them, Frank Jackson, played less than six minutes. “If not, we were going to try to get the ball to Brandon to try and dribble and create something. In his 13th NBA game, Williamson scored at least 20 points for the ninth consecutive time, but … Lakers vs Pelicans Recap: The good, the bad, and the Ball. "Although Davis missed 15 of his 21 shots and failed to score 40 points against New Orleans for the first time, James picked him up with a masterfully efficient, 17-for-27 performance that included five 3-pointers.In the Lakers' first game after an emotional memorial service for Kobe Bryant at Staples Center on Monday, James opened up a close contest with back-to-back buckets at the rim with about three minutes left.
"He's a great player," Davis said of Williamson. "I think his game is going to get better and better, just having that experience. Scored 62 points in the paint. We’re going to get this win. “Fourth quarter, no matter how much of a deficit we’re in, or however the game is going, I believe once I start the fourth I can make a push and see what happens.”Davis missed his first shot and three of his first four to the delight of the crowd, but still scored 27 points by halftime on his way to the most points by a player in his first game against his former team, according to Elias.“It was a tough environment. The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night, 125-119. ... UCLA product Jrue Holiday had 11 points and nine assists, but went 5 for 19 from the field. Share this article 26 shares share tweet text email link Jacob Rude. It works perfectly, and our game is so many possessions now, so much space, it's perfect for his game, so he's doing exceptionally well with that. "Williamson was still injured for the Pelicans' first two meetings of the season with the Lakers, but his delayed debut in Hollywood was as entertaining as everyone hoped. He handled business. Welcome to Lonzo Wire's European Union Experience. 2:18. He finished with 19 points, nine rebounds and nine assists with three steals. "He's an incredible player.