The Los Angeles Lakers (14-4) hope to extend a five-game home winning streak when they host the New Orleans Pelicans (3-17) on Nov. 30, 2025.

How to watch New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles LakersNew Orleans vs. Los Angeles odds

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Injury reportsLakers

Marcus Smart: Out (Back),

LeBron James: Out (Foot)

Pelicans

Herbert Jones: Out (Calf),

Karlo Matkovic: Day-To-Day (Calf),

Trey Murphy III: Day-To-Day (Elbow),

Jordan Poole: Day-To-Day (Quadricep),

Jordan Hawkins: Day-To-Day (Illness),

Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg)

Stats to know
The Lakers average 118.9 points per game (only 2.7 fewer points than the 121.6 the Pelicans give up).
The Pelicans’ 110.7 points per game are just 4.4 fewer points than the 115.1 the Lakers surrender to opponents.

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