The Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 15-point first-half deficit to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-99 Sunday (PHL), securing their fifth straight victory and improving to 9-4 in the Western Conference.
LeBron James hit two clutch three-pointers late in the fourth quarter to help seal the win for the surging Lakers.
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Anthony Davis led the way for Los Angeles with a dominant performance, scoring 31 points, grabbing 14 rebounds, and adding two steals.
Rookie Dalton Knecht shined with a career-high 27 points, including five three-pointers, providing a critical offensive spark. James added 21 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, showcasing his leadership in the clutch.
New Orleans, still missing several starters, got a game-high 32 points from Brandon Ingram but couldn’t hold off the Lakers' second-half surge.
The Pelicans dropped to 4-10 on the season, struggling to find consistency amid ongoing injuries.
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