The last match between the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans was held on the 4th of March, 2025. The Lakers won the match by 135-115. Read this article to learn more about the star players, key stats, and match summary.
Pelicans Vs Lakers Match Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers had maintained their winning streak to 7 games with an authoritative 136-115 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. LeBron James had scored 34 points and became the first player in NBA history to surpass 50,000 points by adding regular season and playoff points. Luka Dončić added 30 points, 15 assists and 8 rebounds and Jaxon Hayes added his season-high 19 points and 10 rebounds.
Meanwhile, for the Pelicans, Williamson scored 37 points and 6 assists, and Trey Murphy III added 19 points. Despite their attacking strategies, the New Orleans struggled to score against the Lakers team. The team will play their next match at home against the Rockets, and the Lakers will finish their homestand against the Knicks.
Top Performers Of The Match
Here, take a look at the player’s performances;
| Players | Points | rebounds | Assists | FG% | 3PM- 3PA | +/- |
| Luka Dončić (LAL) | 30 | 8 | 15 | 47.4% | 6-13 | +37 |
| LeBron James (LAL) | 34 | 8 | 6 | 55.6% | 5-10 | +7 |
| Zion Williamson (NOP) | 37 | 4 | 6 | 61.5% | 1-2 | -8 |
| Jaxson Hayes (LAL) | 19 | 10 | 0 | 100% | 0-0 | +4 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) | 12 | 8 | 1 | 57.1% | 2-4 | +27 |
| Brandon Ingram (NOP) | 22 | 6 | 4 | 50% | 2-5 | -12 |
Key Stats & Game Analysis
| Category | Los Angeles Lakers | New Orleans Pelicans |
| Final Score | 136 | 115 |
| Field Goal % | 52.8% (47-89) | 48.3% (44-91) |
| Free Throws | 22-25 (88%) | 17-21 (81%) |
| 3-Point Shooting | 38.5% (20-52) | 33.3% (10-30) |
| Assists | 32 | 24 |
| Rebound | 47 | 38 |
| Steal | 7 | 5 |
| Block | 5 | 2 |
| Biggest Lead | 26 Points | – |
| Trurnover | 10 | 14 |
Key Factors Of The Game & Teams Strategy
Lakers’ 3-Point Shooting
The team-players attempted 52 3-pointers, and made only 20 of them, stretching the Pelicans’ defense so when LeBron and Luka recognized the defensive lapse and effectively used it to score.
Luka Dončić’s Playmaking
Luca recorded 15 assists by passing the ball functionally. His passes helped teammates to perfect situations to catch and shoot and score beyond the arc. Pecilians struggled to stop Luca’s ball movements, either because of defensive rotations or poor matchups.
Zion Williamson’s Scoring
Zion scored 37 points but grabbed only 4 rebounds. Lakers took away one of the Pelicans’ key players by limiting their rebounds and forcing them into one-to-one isolation plays. It helped them to control the game and maintain the lead.
Pelicans’ Perimeter Defense
Since the Pelicans are struggling to rotate properly on defense, they allowed 20 three-pointers by moving the ball smartly and having proper spacing. It creates difficulties for New Orleans to stay competitive.
Turnovers
Pelicans committed 14 turnovers, which led the Lakers to fast-breaking points. They took advantage by pushing the tempo and making the mistakes into three-pointers and dunks.
Rebounding Battle
The Lakers rebounded the Pelicans 17 to 38, and managed to lead the game the whole time. Jaxson Hayes and Jarred Vanderbilt managed to dominate the rebounds due to the Pelicans’ lack of interior presence.
Final Words
Every Pelican vs. The Lakers match isn’t something to be missed. A clash of ambition, skill, and determination, as the rivalry continues to evolve, rising high-stakes competition. Either it is a regular match, or a not-to-miss playoff/final, every match delivers excitement. As bots are looking forward to qualifying playoffs, their clashes highlight the unforeseen nature of the NBA. Fans can expect future encounters to be more exhilarating, more erratic, and adding a new phase to their rivalry. No matter how much the score is, every match between these two always remains unpredictable and thrilling.
