After going undefeated in NBA Cup play, the Los Angeles Lakers were on a goal to extend their winning streak to seven games. LeBron James and Marcus Smart were ruled out, but they still looked formidable against the last-seeded New Orleans Pelicans. The shorthanded team was in the second game of an away back-to-back set. But they didn’t make it easy. Tensions flared a couple of times. However, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves led the Lakers to a 133-121 win.

Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans player stats and box score

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Lakers vs Pelicans: Game summary and key moments

The Lakers and Pelicans demonstrated two different lessons on being shorthanded. Without LeBron James and Marcus Smart, the Luka Doncic -Austin Reaves backcourt remained un

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