Luka Dončić scored 34 points with 12 rebounds and 7 assists, while Reaves added 33 points and 8 assists as the dual stars led the Lakers to an easy victory over the Pelicans, securing their 7th consecutive win.

On December 1st, during the NBA regular season, the Lakers defeated the Pelicans 133-121 at home, marking their seventh consecutive victory, with the Pelicans dropping their third game in a row.

For the Lakers, Dončić posted 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists; Reaves contributed 33 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists; Ayton had 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks; Hachimura scored 14 points; and LaRavia added 10 points and 5 rebounds. The Pelicans’ top performers included McGowens with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists; Bane with 22 points and 11 rebounds; Fils with 21 points; Quinn with 15 points and 7 rebounds; Pivi with 13 points; and Alvarado with 12 points.

In the first quarter, Dončić showed his shooting prowess by sinking two three-pointers from outside, Hachimura hit a stop-and-pop jumper, Dončić scored a mid-range jumper from the free throw line, and Ayton made a hook shot near the basket, helping the Lakers jump to a 19-6 lead. Fils and McGowens responded with threes, and Loney scored on a fast break to help the Pelicans close the gap. Ayton scored a floater in the paint, Hachimura nailed an open three, Hayes made a floater near the basket, and Dončić added five points with drives and jumpers. Knecht hit a long-range shot, Hayes scored easily inside, LaRavia powered a basket inside, and Dončić finished the quarter strong with consecutive baskets in the paint, pushing the Lakers’ lead to 46-27 at the end of the period.

In the second quarter, Reaves hit back-to-back three-pointers, Ayton scored with a hook shot, Reaves made a floater near the basket, Vincent and LaRavia both drained threes, Hachimura turned and scored on a layup, Reaves nailed another three-pointer, LaRavia finished with a layup off a catch, Hayes easily scored on a putback, and Reaves’ fadeaway jumper also found the mark, helping the Lakers close the half leading 77-57.

During the third quarter, Hachimura hit a fadeaway jumper, Ayton threw down a powerful dunk, keeping the Lakers up by 20 at 85-65. Bane hit a long-range shot, Fils attacked the rim repeatedly, McGowens made a three-pointer, Loney scored an easy putback, and Bane kept scoring on consecutive plays. Missy threw down a dunk, helping the Pelicans narrow the score to 89-100. Dončić then showcased his exceptional skills by scoring 6 straight points, allowing the Lakers to maintain a 108-92 lead going into the final quarter.

In the final quarter, Reaves made a three-pointer, Ayton scored inside, and Vincent nailed a contested three-pointer, pushing the Lakers’ lead to 118-97, a 21-point advantage. The Lakers then controlled the remainder of the game and secured the win as expected.

Starting Lineups

Lakers: Vincent, Hachimura, Ayton, Reaves, Dončić

Pelicans: Bane, Quinn, Missy, McGowens, Fils