Los Angeles Lakers defeat New Orleans Pelicans in crucial win

Luka Doncic and LeBron James teamed up to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-108, ushering in a crucial victory.

In this campaign, Doncic scored a game-high 35 points, his teammate Austin Reeves contributed 30 points, and James scored 27 points plus 8 assists. The three of them worked together to dominate the rhythm of the game and led the team to a favorable position in the Western Conference playoff battle.

This victory also allowed the Lakers to rebound quickly after losing to the Golden State Warriors, while rewriting their record against the Pelicans this season to three wins and six consecutive wins against their opponents.

Elsewhere in the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a setback as they lost to the Houston Rockets, bringing their 11-game winning streak to an abrupt end. Jalen Green and Alperen Shin-kyung combined to score 65 points as the Rockets beat their rivals 125-111.

It is worth mentioning that the Thunder will play two consecutive home games against the Lakers on Sunday and Tuesday, which is bound to have a direct impact on the Western Conference ranking.