After receiving a heavy dose of reality, the Los Angeles Lakers move on to a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans Friday, which also serves as an NBA Cup West Group B contest.

The Lakers were walloped 121-92 by the champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, dropping to 1-2 on a five-game road trip that started when they were on a five-game winning streak.

Luka Doncic was held to a season-low 19 points in the loss, while Austin Reaves also scored a season-low 13. The typically high-scoring duo were a combined 11-for-32 (34.4%) from the floor.

Los Angeles shot a season-low 40.3% from the floor while committing 20 turnovers that the Thunder turned into 26 points. It was the team's fourth game with at least 20 turnovers this season.

Despite their 8-4 start to the season, the Lak

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