Doncic also had 12 rebounds and seven assists to lead the Lakers to their 13th win in 15 games. Austin Reeves added 33 points and eight assists, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 12 rebounds and Rui Hachimura had 14 points.
LeBron James Sau came out to rest a sore left foot. He made his season debut on November 18 and played in four games after recovering from sciatica.
Saddiq Bey had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Bryce McGowens added 23 points for the Pelicans. They have lost 11 out of 12.
New Orleans was shorthanded with Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Trey Murphy III (elbow) watching from the bench.
The Lakers dominated the first half, leading 46–27 after one quarter and 77–57 at the half. This was the most points scored by the Lakers in any quarter this season and the fifth-most points in an opening quarter in franchise history. The 77 first-half points matched the Lakers’ most points in a half this season.
The Pelicans found their offense in the third quarter, shooting 62.5% from the floor in the period and leading 100–89.
Ahead
Pelicans: Host Minnesota on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
Lakers: Host Phoenix on Monday night.
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