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After their defeat against the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Lakers quickly bounced back with a convincing 124-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at home.
A significant factor in this victory was Luka Doncic’s performance for JJ Redick’s team. The former Dallas Mavericks star led the way with an impressive 35 points, complemented by 6 assists and 6 rebounds. He achieved a shooting percentage of 4 for 10 from beyond the arc and went a perfect 11 for 11 at the free-throw line. In his post-game remarks, he emphasized the importance of the match, stating, “That was a must-win game; that’s all that matters.”
When asked about Austin Reaves and his performance, Doncic lauded the American guard for his all-around contributions. “He’s doing everything on the court, helping the whole team. He’s been doing that since I arrived, basically,” he noted.
Since his surprising trade to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic has been averaging an impressive 26.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game.
In other NBA matchups, the results were as follows: Charlotte Hornets fell to the Sacramento Kings 102-125, Indiana Pacers triumphed over the Utah Jazz 140-112, Boston Celtics defeated the Phoenix Suns 123-103, Toronto Raptors lost to Detroit Pistons 105-117, Chicago Bulls edged out the Portland Trail Blazers 118-113, Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 125-111, San Antonio Spurs narrowly lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-114, Golden State Warriors overcame the Denver Nuggets 118-104, and the Los Angeles Lakers claimed victory against the New Orleans Pelicans 124-108. Lastly, the Los Angeles Clippers outperformed the Dallas Mavericks 114-91.
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