Topic / Subject

The Lakers erased a 10 point halftime deficit and beat the Pelicans 110-101 as Luka Dončić and LeBron James powered the second half push.

TL;DR / Summary

The Lakers came back from 10 down at halftime to beat the Pelicans 110-101. Luka scored 27, LeBron had 19, and the Lakers won their sixth straight, per Reuters.

Key Details

• Score: Lakers 110, Pelicans 101

• Comeback note: Los Angeles trailed by 10 at halftime, per Reuters

• Leaders (Lakers): Luka Dončić scored 27, LeBron James added 19, per Reuters

• Extra scoring: Austin Reaves scored 19, per Reuters

• Trend lines: Lakers won their sixth straight, Pelicans lost their sixth straight, per Reuters

• Leaders (Pelicans): Trey Murphy III scored 31, per Reuters

Breakdown

This one flipped after the break. Per Reuters, the Lakers were down 10 at halftime, then tightened up and turned the game into a clean second half win.

The headline duo did what headline duos do. Luka carried the scoring with 27, and LeBron added 19 while the Lakers stabilized late. Reaves matching LeBron’s 19 is a big deal too because it keeps the offense from feeling like a two man show.

On the other side, Murphy’s 31 gave New Orleans punch, but the bigger problem is the skid. Per Reuters, the Pelicans dropped their sixth straight, which is the kind of stretch that turns every next game into a pressure game.

What to Watch Next

• Whether the Lakers keep the win streak rolling against better defensive teams

• How the Luka and LeBron pairing balances usage in tight games

• Reaves’ scoring consistency as the third option

• Whether the Pelicans can stop the slide before it snowballs further

Sources

Reuters — “Lakers rally down Pelicans 110-101”

Comment

What’s the bigger reason the Lakers keep winning, Luka’s scoring bursts or the way LeBron calms the game down late?