The Lakers rank 3rd in the NBA in three-point % (38.8%), and the Pelicans rank 5th in three-point % allowed (31.3%). Strength against strength: something has to give.
League average is 34.6%, so the Lakers are 4.1 points above it. Luka Doncic leads them with 38.5 points a game on 68.5% true shooting.
In points per game, Luka Doncic (38.5, 1st) has the edge on Zion Williamson (21.5, 30th) among 265 qualifying players.
Luka Doncic: 8.1 rebounds, 8.0 assists, 35.7 minutes, 68.5% true shooting. Zion Williamson: 5.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 32.9 minutes, 67.2% true shooting.
The Lakers (7-2) are 3rd in the West; the Pelicans (4-4) are 11th in the West. Same conference, so the result moves both in the West race.
Away record: Lakers 3-1. Home record: Pelicans 3-2. Streaks: Lakers W3, Pelicans W4.
The Pelicans rank 26th in the NBA in three-point % (31.7%), and the Lakers rank 24th in three-point % allowed (36.4%). Two struggling units: one of these trends breaks.
League average is 34.6%, so the Pelicans are 2.9 points below it. Zion Williamson leads them with 21.5 points a game on 67.2% true shooting.
Season before this game (LAL 9 games, NOP 8). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
LALNOPLos Angeles LakersLast 5: average margin +7.8 (season +7.9). Streak W3.
New Orleans PelicansLast 5: average margin +5.8 (season +2.4). Streak W4.
Los Angeles Lakers| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka DoncicF-G | 38.5 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 68.5 |
| Austin ReavesG | 23.3 | 3.2 | 5.0 | 67.5 |
| Walker KesslerC | 14.4 | 10.2 | 1.1 | 70.6 |
| Ziaire WilliamsG-F | 10.7 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 70.5 |
New Orleans Pelicans| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion WilliamsonF | 21.5 | 5.1 | 2.6 | 67.2 |
| Dejounte MurrayG | 18.2 | 6.2 | 5.6 | 57.8 |
| Saddiq BeyF | 16.4 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 63.7 |
| Trey Murphy IIIF | 14.9 | 4.6 | 3.4 | 59.7 |
Los Angeles LakersNew Orleans PelicansTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.