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Lakers 124-108 Pelicans: Luka Doncic And LeBron James Power LA Past New Orleans

The Los Angeles Lakers are back to their winning ways with a strong 124-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. Luka Doncic led the way with 35 points, Austin Reaves added 30 points, while LeBron James Chipped in 27 to help the Lakers stay solid at third place in the Western Conference. Despite a hot start from the Pelicans led by Jose Alvarado바카라™s 18 first-quarter points, they  couldn바카라™t maintain momentum. 

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans
NBA: New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers | Photo: AP/William Liang

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) drives the ball past New Orleans Pelicans forward Kelly Olynyk (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.

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NBA: New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans | Photo: AP/William Liang

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles.

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NBA Basketball Game: Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans
NBA Basketball Game: New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers | Photo: AP/William Liang

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) looks to pass while under pressure from New Orleans Pelicans forwards Keion Brooks Jr. (0) and Bruce Brown (00) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.

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NBA Basketball Game: New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers
NBA Basketball Game: Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans | Photo: AP/William Liang

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic watches his 3-point shot go in during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Los Angeles.

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NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans
NBA Basketball: New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers | Photo: AP/William Liang

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James looks on after making a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Los Angeles.

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NBA Basketball: New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers
NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans | Photo: AP/William Liang

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives the ball against New Orleans Pelicans guard Elfrid Payton during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.

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Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans
Basketball: New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers | Photo: AP/William Liang

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) drives the ball past New Orleans Pelicans forward Bruce Brown (00) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.

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Basketball: New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers
Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans | Photo: AP/William Liang

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado reacts after making a 3-point shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles.

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Pelicans Lakers Basketball | Photo: AP/William Liang

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado reacts after making a 3-point shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles.

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Lakers Pelicans Basketball | Photo: AP/William Liang

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) drives the ball while under pressure from New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado, center, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.

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