Los Angeles Lakers @ New Orleans Pelicans
NBA Cup - Group Play
9-4, 6-2 Away
118
9-4, 6-2 Away
2-10, 1-4 Home
104
2-10, 1-4 Home
Matchups
Game Information
New Orleans, LA
Referee:Mitchell Ervin
Referee:Andy Nagy
Referee:Jenna Schroeder
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
Stephen A.: SGA recognized the urgency of the moment
Stephen A. Smith praises the performance of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in OKC's Game 2 win over the Spurs.
9h
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 as Thunder even series in Game 2
As they did twice during last season's title run, the Thunder bounced back from a series-opening loss, getting 30 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and forcing 21 turnovers to even the series against the Spurs in Game 2.
8h
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30, Thunder top Spurs 122-113 in Game 2 of West finals
— The MVP looked like the MVP again, and the Western Conference finals are knotted up.
10h
