Lakers Secure Playoff Berth with 110-106 Win over Pelicans
Los Angeles Averages 12 More Points in the Paint but New Orleans Dominates Inside
Los Angeles Outlasts Frantic Pelicans Comeback for Second-Straight Win in New Orleans
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially booked their place in the NBA Playoffs after a hard-fought 110-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on April 16, 2024.
Despite a 40-point performance from Pelicans star Brandon Ingram, the Lakers held on to secure their second consecutive win in New Orleans.
The Lakers had a significant advantage in the paint during the regular season, averaging 12 more points than the Pelicans. However, tonight, it was New Orleans who controlled the inside, outscoring the Lakers 28-14 in the paint.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading leads throughout the fourth quarter. However, the Lakers were able to hold on and secure the victory thanks to a clutch performance from Anthony Davis, who finished with 30 points and 15 rebounds.
With the win, the Lakers improve to 48-32 on the season, while the Pelicans fall to 36-44. The Lakers will now face the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the playoffs, while the Pelicans' season comes to an end.
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