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Luka Doncic, LeBron James Score 30 Each as Lakers Top ...

LeBron James and Luka Doncic each scored 30 points as the Lakers won their fourth game in five, overcoming the Pelicans’ eighth consecutive loss.

  • In a Tuesday showdown, LeBron James scored 30 points, Luca Doncic added 30 points and 10 assists, leading the Lakers to a 111-105 win over the Pelicans.
  • Lakers opened the fourth quarter with an 18-4 run that included two deep 3s by LeBron James, a 3 by Dalton Knecht, and paint baskets by Deandre Ayton.
  • Poor shooting compounded the Pelicans' problems as New Orleans shot 44%, missed 30 of 40 three-pointers and five of 18 free throws, with Zion Williamson missing four and Herb Jones missing eight of nine shots.
  • The result left the Los Angeles Lakers with their fourth win in five games while the New Orleans Pelicans dropped their eighth straight loss.
  • Both clubs play on Wednesday night, with the Los Angeles Lakers visiting the San Antonio Spurs and the New Orleans Pelicans playing the Atlanta Hawks; Gabe Vincent was downgraded to out with a lumbar back strain, though coach Redick hopes he might play.
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While Luka Doncic and LeBron James perfected their alliance in Lakers and scored 30 points each in the victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, the Indiana Pacers chained their 13th consecutive defeat, the worst run of their history in the NBA. Of course, the play of the day was the rescue stopper of Santi Aldama, who gave the Memphis Grizzlies the victory over the San Antonio Spurs. De’Aaron Fox, a specialist in winning baskets, considered in the…

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In the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 111:103 (29:25, 22:29, 28:32, 32:17) in a foreign arena and recorded their third consecutive victory.

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Luka Dončić and LeBron James directed the Los Angeles Lakers' fourth victory in the last five games, beating the New Orleans Pelicans 111:103.

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Redick: LeBron James exhibiting 'a different kind of greatness' with the Lakers this season

Lakers coach JJ Redick compares LeBron James at 41 years old to Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux at the end of his career.

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NBC LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
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