Get ready for an exciting NBA Cup game as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the New Orleans Pelicans! This highly anticipated match-up promises to be a thrilling display of basketball prowess.
On November 14, 2025, the Lakers, led by the dynamic trio of Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton, and Austin Reaves, dominated the court, securing a decisive 118-104 victory over the Pelicans.
The game started with a bang as Reaves scored an impressive 31 points, while Doncic contributed 24 points and 12 assists. Ayton, with his 10 out of 11 shots made, added 20 points, 16 rebounds, and a block to the Lakers' impressive performance.
But here's where it gets controversial... The Pelicans, despite the efforts of Trey Murphy III who scored an impressive 35 points, couldn't keep up with the Lakers' momentum. They suffered their fourth straight loss, dropping to 0-2 in the NBA Cup and a disappointing 2-10 overall in the Western Conference.
The Lakers' lead was further solidified in the third quarter when Doncic, Ayton, and Reaves combined for an 11-0 run, pushing the score to 88-66. Reaves' 16-foot driving floater, which was fouled by Jose Alvarado, capped off this dominant surge.
The Pelicans made a brief comeback, trimming the Lakers' lead to eight points, but Doncic and Reaves' late-game heroics kept the Pelicans at bay.
Both teams were missing their biggest stars. LeBron James of the Lakers was still recovering from sciatica, while Zion Williamson of the Pelicans was sidelined due to a hamstring strain.
So, who's ready to dive deeper into the game's key moments and discuss the impact of these star players' absences? Let's keep the conversation going in the comments!
Game Stats:
Lakers:
- Points: 118
- Field Goals: 44-84 (52.4%)
- 3-Pointers: 10-34 (29.4%)
- Free Throws: 20-26 (76.9%)
- Rebounds: 51 (10 offensive, 35 defensive, 6 team)
- Assists: 28
- Steals: 13
- Blocks: 5
- Turnovers: 17
- Fouls: 17
- Technicals: 1
Pelicans:
- Points: 104
- Field Goals: 39-89 (43.8%)
- 3-Pointers: 12-34 (35.3%)
- Free Throws: 14-18 (77.8%)
- Rebounds: 51 (12 offensive, 30 defensive, 9 team)
- Assists: 24
- Steals: 12
- Blocks: 3
- Turnovers: 20
- Fouls: 23
- Technicals: 1
Top Performers:
- Luka Doncic: 24 points, 7 rebounds, 12 assists
- Trey Murphy III: 35 points, 6 rebounds
- Austin Reaves: 31 points, 13 assists
Don't miss out on the action! Catch the Lakers' next game against the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pelicans' battle with the Golden State Warriors.
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