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NBA, round 0

AwayLos Angeles Lakers
Thu, Dec 31 at 5:00 pm
HomeNew Orleans Pelicans
Thu, Dec 31 at 5:00 pm (Thursday, December 31)Smoothie King CenterAll Seattle sports
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Game preview12/31 - 8:00 PM ESTSpectrum Sports Net · Spectrum Sports Net + · GCSENPlay by play
Preview

Lakers at Pelicans, Thursday 5:00 pm

The New Orleans Pelicans (4-10) host the Los Angeles Lakers (11-2) Thursday at 5:00 pm at Smoothie King Center, on Spectrum Sports Net and Spectrum Sports Net +.

ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Lakers a 79% chance to win.

The Pelicans have won 0 of their last 5 and come in on a 5-game losing streak. The Lakers have won 5 of their last 5 and come in on a 5-game winning streak. Season series: Series starts 12/2.

The Pelicans list 3 players as out or doubtful, including Trendon Watford (F). The Lakers list 1 player as out or doubtful, including Austin Reaves (G).

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Who wins?

Make your pick before kickoff. Seattle fans only, one vote each.

Top performers

#77
LAL · PointsLuka Doncic G38.6
#77
LAL · AssistsLuka Doncic G7.6
#14
LAL · ReboundsWalker Kessler C10.8
#1
NO · PointsZion Williamson F21.9
#0
NO · AssistsJeremiah Fears G5.2
#22
NO · ReboundsDerik Queen C6.2
LakersPelicans
11-2Record4-10
WWWWWLast fiveLLLLL
79.1%ESPN win chance20.9%
Season series
Series starts 12/2

Lakers injuries

  • Austin Reaves GOut, Heel

Pelicans injuries

  • Bryce McGowens GDay-To-Day, Elbow
  • Bennedict Mathurin GDay-To-Day, Foot
  • Trendon Watford FOut, Ankle
  • Trey Murphy III FOut, Knee
  • Dejounte Murray GOut, Ankle

Where to watch

Channels showing this game.

Spectrum Sports NetUnited States
Spectrum Sports Net +United States
GCSENUnited States
Pelicans.comUnited States

The teams

Schedules, results and news

New Orleans PelicansLos Angeles Lakers

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