Luka Dončić led the Lakers to a thrilling 110-101 victory over the Pelicans, showcasing his all-around brilliance with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists. LeBron James contributed 21 points, and the Lakers overcame a fourth-quarter deficit with a stellar 14-point run, finishing with a 24-7 run. Deandre Ayton added 13 points and 8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves, who missed his first eight shots, finished with 15 points. Zion Williamson returned from injury, scoring 24 points for the Pelicans, but the team lost for the second time in six games. The Lakers' late surge was sparked by Reaves' 3-pointer and clutch 3s from Marcus Smart and Dončić in the final minutes. James, who moved closer to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA record for field goals, had 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Dončić received his 14th technical foul of the season in the second quarter, but he avoided a second technical despite clapping at a referee. The Pelicans' next game is at Sacramento, while the Lakers travel to Denver. Copyright © 2026 ESPN Internet Ventures. All rights reserved.
