Los Angeles Lakers @ New Orleans Pelicans
31-40, 13-24 Away
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31-40, 13-24 Away
43-30, 22-15 Home
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43-30, 22-15 Home
Game Information
New Orleans, LA
Referee:Pat Fraher
Referee:Brent Barnaky
Referee:Aaron Smith
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 45 | 37 | .549 | 8 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 11 | W1 |
| Golden State | 37 | 45 | .451 | 16 | L3 |
| Sacramento | 22 | 60 | .268 | 31 | L1 |
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
| Dallas | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
NBA News
Two-time NBA champ J.R. Smith earns college degree at age 40
After his NBA career, Smith worked through dyslexia, ADHD challenges to prove he's more than just an athlete.
3h
Darryn Peterson says high doses of creatine led to cramping
Darryn Peterson said a new round of bloodwork and other tests after the season led his doctors to conclude that his use of high doses of creatine led to mysterious and sometimes debilitating cramping during his freshman season at Kansas.
4h
Lakers' Redick rips officiating; Reaves feels 'disrespected'
Coach JJ Redick tore into the officiating after the Lakers' Game 2 loss to the Thunder, and guard Austin Reaves also expressed his displeasure.
7h
