New Orleans almost has too much talent to fit on the floor. Davis the key with 3 early fouls and the Pelicans punish right away, but up just 3 at the quarter break. Russell with back to back to back to back 3's in the 2nd and I don't think the Green wants Nance shooting 3's. Zion throws it down and doing a bunch of scoring in this game, but needs to play defense along with other things. LeBron now back to back 3's, it's a super high-scoring half, the Lakers putting up 87, up 13. The Pelicans bring it close, but the Lakers kick the lead back out again and Russell with back to back 3's again, the margin 13 going into the 4th. This game's rather damning for New Orleans, Davis in foul trouble all game for the Lakers, what's their excuse for allowing such efficiency. The Lakers home comfortably, they shot better from the field and 3, with more production at the line. Both teams took care of ball, the Lakers with just 7 turnovers, the Pelicans +9 on the boards. Russell with an efficient 30 points, 5 assists and no turnovers. LeBron 21 points and 14 assists. Reaves an efficient 27 points and no turnovers. Hachimura an efficient 21 points and 5 boards, with no turnovers. Davis 20 points, 6 assists and 6 boards. All the Lakers starters with 20 points. For New Orleans, Zion an efficient 30 points, 5 assists and 9 boards. Ingram 22 points, 7 assists, 7 boards and 3 blocks.
3. (Lal) D. Russell, 2. (Lal) L. James, 1. (Lal) A. Reaves.
3. (Lal) D. Russell, 2. (Lal) L. James, 1. (Lal) A. Reaves.