Pelicans vs Lakers: Luka Doncic, LeBron James lead lakers to dominant victory

This win allowed the Lakers to recover from their last defeat and strengthen their position for a top-four finish

Pelicans vs Lakers: Luka Doncic, LeBron James lead lakers to dominant victory
Pelicans vs Lakers: Luka Doncic, LeBron James lead lakers to dominant victory 

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans easily with a score of 124-108 on Friday night, April 4.

Luka Doncic and LeBron James played a key role in this match and helped their team win.

Doncic had a tough game in a 123-116 loss to the Golden State Warriors the night before, scoring only 19 points and struggling defensively.

However, he bounced back in the next game and played well, helping the Lakers stay in third place in the Western Conference.

As per BBC Sports, Doncic scored the most in the game with 35 points, Austin Reaves added 30 points and LeBron contributed 27 points and 8 assists.

This win helped the Lakers recover from their previous loss and improved their chances of finishing among top four teams in the Western Conference.

This was also the sixth time in row the Lakers have beaten the Pelicans, with three of those wins coming in the current season.

Related: LeBron James secures game-winning moment as Lakers defeat Pacers

Reaves has become the first player in Los Angeles Lakers history to make a total of 15 three-point shots across two games.

He made six three-point shots in this game, after making nine in the previous game against the Golden State Warriors.

The Pelicans will now play against the Milwaukee Bucks at their home ground on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers will go to Oklahoma City on Sunday to play the first of two games against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are leading the Western Conference.

Related: LeBron James makes history as he becomes first NBA player to score 50K points

Boxer Georgia O’Connor passes away at 25, weeks after announcing marriage
Boxer Georgia O’Connor passes away at 25, weeks after announcing marriage
Georgia O’Connor fought three fights in her professional boxing career and remained undefeated
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 set to launch on PS5 with new features
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 set to launch on PS5 with new features
Additional features will also be launched to Xbox Series S/X and PC versions of game
Cristiano Ronaldo pens heartfelt note after striking 935th career goal
Cristiano Ronaldo pens heartfelt note after striking 935th career goal
Ronaldo nets a last-minute goal to lead Al Nassr to victory over Al Khaleej in Saudi Pro League
Novak Djokovic ‘focused’ after first clay win of 2025 season in Geneva
Novak Djokovic ‘focused’ after first clay win of 2025 season in Geneva
Djokovic receives brutally honest advice about the new coach ahead of the French Open
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Warzone's new roadmap announced: Details inside
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Warzone's new roadmap announced: Details inside
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will receive 6v6 maps Fugitive, Shutdown, and Blitz at launch
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay passes away at 65
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay passes away at 65
NFL Mourns the loss of Indianapolis Colts' music enthusiast CEO Jim Irsay
PlayStation Stars Loyalty Programme discontinued at Sony after 3 years
PlayStation Stars Loyalty Programme discontinued at Sony after 3 years
Stars members can still access their Digital Collectibles, even after programme ends
Xbox Game Pass subscribers receive ‘Retro Classics’ collection
Xbox Game Pass subscribers receive ‘Retro Classics’ collection
Players can collect achievements, alongside participating in events like tournaments and community challenges
Emma Raducanu faces injury fears ahead of French Open
Emma Raducanu faces injury fears ahead of French Open
Raducanu suffers double setback in Strasbourg ahead of Grand Slam tournament
Rory McIlroy ‘excited’ for DP World India Championship debut in New Delhi
Rory McIlroy ‘excited’ for DP World India Championship debut in New Delhi
Masters champion Rory McIlroy cannot wait to play in front of Indian golf fans
Caitlin Clark historic night turns controversial after Indiana Fever loss
Caitlin Clark historic night turns controversial after Indiana Fever loss
Atlanta Dream ends Indiana Fever's fourth quarter dream with a shocking 91-90 victory
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 set to bring back fan favourite mode
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 set to bring back fan favourite mode
Eliminating enemy will grant player additional bullet, and every player has just three lives