Doncic scored 34 points and Reeves 33 points as the Lakers defeated the Pelicans 133-121.

2025-12-01 08:55

December 1st - The Lakers defeated the Pelicans 133-121. LeBron James was absent due to injury management, but Luka Doncic took over the game, scoring 34 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing out 7 assists. Doc Rivers continued his hot streak, contributing 33 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists .

In the first quarter, Doncic was on fire, scoring repeatedly from beyond the arc with three-pointers and drives, racking up 20 points in the quarter and helping the Lakers establish a 19-point lead at 46-27. In the second quarter, Reeves hit two consecutive three-pointers to maintain the lead, while Ayton dominated inside, keeping the Lakers' lead around 20 points. At halftime, the Lakers led 77-57.

After switching sides, Pelicans rookie Philles led the team to narrow the gap, and Bey and McGowans also scored several times with strong attacks, but Doncic stabilized the situation with free throws and key points. Late in the third quarter, Luka hit a difficult 3+1 play, helping the Lakers maintain a 108-92 lead. In the final quarter, Reeves hit consecutive 2+1 plays and three-pointers, and Vincent and Hachimura also scored in succession, effectively ending any suspense in the game. Ultimately, the Lakers defeated the Pelicans 133-121.

Pelicans player statistics

McGovern had 23 points , 7 rebounds , and 5 assists; Bay had 22 points , 11 rebounds , and 3 assists; Fells had 21 points , 2 rebounds , and 3 assists; Quinn had 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists; Pivi had 13 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist , and 2 steals; Alvarado had 12 points and 2 assists; Alexander had 7 points , 2 rebounds , and 3 assists; Looney had 6 points , 3 rebounds , and 2 assists; Missy had 2 points , 6 rebounds, and 1 assist .

Lakers player statistics

Doncic 34 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists; Reeves 33 points , 5 rebounds , 8 assists; Ayton 22 points , 12 rebounds , 1 assist , 4 blocks; Hachimura 14 points, 2 rebounds; La Lavia 10 points , 5 rebounds , 2 assists; Hayes 8 points , 6 rebounds , 2 assists , 2 blocks; Vincent 6 points , 2 rebounds , 4 assists; Kneckert 4 points , 1 rebound , 2 assists; Kleber 2 points, 1 rebound .