Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans, November 3, 2022: NBA full game summary, highlights and more

Los Angeles Lakers defeated New Orleans Pelicans 120-117. The Pelicans started well on Wednesday, but their persisting mistakes prevented them from winning. Speaking to the press following the overtime defeat, Pelicans head coach Willie Green said that they did not deserve to win the game.

Experts suggest that the Pelicans’ performance against the Lakers was the worst of the current season, with their West Coast road trip ending in a two out of three loss. The Pelicans appeared unprepared for the game against the Lakers, who left with back-to-back wins, though the Lakers entered the game down 1-5.

The first quarter for the Pelicans was sub-par, though they managed a 27-23 lead at the end of the opening stanza. Things got worse from then on as they fell apart in the second quarter. Their performance was scarred by a barrage of missed shots, turnovers, and a defense failure.


The Lakers stepped on the court as the NBA’s worst offense, bounced back in the second quarter, and closed the first half with a 25-7 run. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook scored 16 points between them out of the Lakers’ 33. They shot a combined 8/9.

While the Pelicans showed resistance in the second half, even outscoring the Lakers 67-55 at one point, the home team showed outclassed them comfortably in the end. The Lakers beat the Pelicans in points in paints (66-64), as well as fast break points (20-17).

FAQs

• How much did the Lakers Big 3 score?
LeBron, Anthony, and Russell shot 8/9 and scored 16 points out of the Lakers’ 33.

• Who will the Lakers and Pelicans face next?
The Lakers play Utah, and the Pelicans play the Warriors on November 5