The Los Angeles Lakers are still in good shape and last night they added their fifth consecutive victory by winning the Pelicans pavilion, 104 to 99.
Anthony Davis shined against his former team with 31 points, 14 rebounds and two steals on 12/20 field goal attempts.
For his part, LeBron James made NBA history by adding 1505 official games in his 22-season career, surpassing the legendary point guard of the Utah Jazz: John Stockton (1504).
The King he added 21 points, 7 rebounds and five assists for the Angelenos, including two important triples in the last part of the match that allowed the Lakers to compete against Willie Green’s team.
With their entire arsenal of victims, the Pelicans were able to hold their own with Brandon Ingram at the helm. The former number 2 pick in the 2016 draft is looking for a new contract and led his team with 32 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists and three steals.
So far in November, Ingram averaged 23.4 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in 33.9 minutes per day.
Other highlights
Lakers: Rookie Dalton Knecht added to his NBA career high scoring 27 points. In addition, he contributed 7 rebounds, two assists and two steals with 5/10 triples.
Anthony Davis has scored at least 30 points in 8 of 11 games played this season. Likewise, he achieved seven double-doubles.
Cam Reddish, who started in place of D’Angelo Russell, was out for the last minute with soreness in his right foot.
Pelicans: Hampered by injuries, he had only ten players available against the Angelenos.
Jaylen Nowell had 16 points, 6 rebounds and three assists as a reserve.
Until next time
Next Tuesday the Lakers will play another day in the NBA Cup against the Utah Jazz, and on the same day the Pelicans will face Doncic and Irving’s Mavericks.