Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans: live game updates, stats, play-by-play

Los Angeles Lakers (8-4, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (2-9, 15th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Lakers travel to face the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup. New Orleans finished 21-61 overall, 13-38 in Western Conference play and 14-27 at home during the 2024-25 season.