Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Recap
PublishedJanuary 7, 2026,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:January 7, 2026 ,

NBA Recap: Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans – 1/6/26

The Los Angeles Lakers faced the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The Lakers won the game 111-103. The Lakers’ record improved to 23-11, while the Pelicans dropped to 8-30.

LeBron James and Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 30 points each. James also had 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Trey Murphy III was the standout for the Pelicans with 42 points. The Lakers held a strong performance throughout the game to secure the win.

The Los Angeles Lakers started strong, scoring 29 points in the first quarter. The New Orleans Pelicans kept it close with 25 points. In the second quarter, the Pelicans took the lead by scoring 29 points, while the Lakers added 22. At halftime, the Pelicans led by three points.

In the third quarter, the Pelicans scored 32 points, but the Lakers matched them with 28 points. The final quarter saw the Lakers take control, scoring 32 points and holding the Pelicans to 17. The Lakers finished with a 111-103 win. The Lakers shot 50.6% from the field, while the Pelicans shot 44.0%.

LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers with 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. He made 10 of his 19 shots. His performance on the court was key for the Lakers.

Luka Dončić also scored 30 points for the Lakers. He added 10 assists and made 11 of his 22 field goals. Dončić’s playmaking helped the Lakers’ offense flow smoothly.

For the New Orleans Pelicans, Trey Murphy III stood out with 42 points. He grabbed 5 rebounds and dished out 3 assists. Murphy’s scoring kept the Pelicans competitive throughout the game.

What’s Next

The Los Angeles Lakers’ win improves their record to 22-11. They are now fifth in the Western Conference standings. This victory helps them keep pace with the top teams in the conference.

The New Orleans Pelicans fall to 8-29 with this loss. They remain at the bottom of the Western Conference standings. The Pelicans will need to find a way to turn their season around soon.

The Los Angeles Lakers will play their next game on Wednesday, January 07, against the San Antonio Spurs. This game will take place at the Frost Bank Center. Following that, the Lakers will face the Milwaukee Bucks at home on Friday, January 09, at the Crypto.com Arena.

Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans are set to play against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, January 07. The game will be held at the State Farm Arena. Afterward, they will travel to face the Washington Wizards on Friday, January 09, at the Capital One Arena.

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