LOS ANGELES \u2013 trailing by 8 points in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers New Orleans pelicans game on Tuesday , March 3 at Crypto.cm Arena, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves spearheaded an urgent and dramatic rally 110-101 win.<\/p>\n
It was the Lakers third victory in a row, as Reaves nailed a clutch 3-pointer with under 5 minutes left in the contest. Meanwhile , our Lakers lockded down against New Orleans, as their tenacious defense did not allow a single point for\u00a0 4:18 in the final stretch for the crucial victory.<\/p>\n
Luka Doncic had 27 points, 10 rebound to lead the Lakeshow for the third straight victory in a row. A great sign for the future was the fact every starter scored in double digits.<\/p>\n
It was a sloppy game, as the Lakers committed 21 turnovers including 10 in the third quarter, it was frustrating to say\u00a0 the least.<\/p>\n
Despite the mistakes and turnovers, these Lakers refused to roll over and accept defeat, scoring 14 straight points ending the game on the 24-7 surge for the W.<\/p>\n
LeBron James scored 21 points, and big man Deandre Ayton was a force to be reckoned with inside with 13 points and eight rebounds.<\/p>\n
Zion Williamson had a terrific game after returning from a one-game absence, scoring 24 points in his return. It has been a revitalizing year for Williamson, who has struggled with\u00a0 various injuries throughout the duration of his career.<\/p>\n
Rafters shaking, every one of the 20,000 Lakers fans standing in the final moments.\u00a0 The team was wearing the gorgeous black wood mark City Edison jerseys.<\/p>\n
The play of the night was a step back a shot from Doncic, who swished a three-pointer to seal the victory.<\/p>\n
\u201cNights like this can change the trajectory for teams and players, \u201d observed Guard Macus Smart during his post game interview. Reaves shook off a rough three quarters of the game before heating up when it mattered most, scoring 8 of his 15 points in the final frame.<\/p>\n
Currently 6th seed in the Western Conference Playoff picture, it is vital that the Lakers at the very least remain in this position.<\/p>\n
Why? Because should they falter over the final weeks of the regular season, the dreaded Play-in Tournament has the possibility of ending a team season, before the NBA Playoffs actually begin.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, the Lakers 3 game winning streak came to a screeching halt, taking on the Denver Nuggets on the road at ball Arena in the frozen Ball Arena on Thursday, March 5.<\/p>\n
Nikola Jokic had yet another triple double; 28 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists leading the Nuggets to a 120-113 win.<\/p>\n
With exactly 20 games remaining in the regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers have a record of 37-25.<\/p>\n
No time for wallowing, as the Indiana Pacers visit Crypto.com Arena tomorrow night.<\/p>\n
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