On March 3, 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers secured their third consecutive victory, outplaying the New Orleans Pelicans with a final score of 110-101. The game was a thrilling comeback for the Lakers, who faced a deficit in the fourth quarter and 21 turnovers. Luka Doncic led the charge with an impressive 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists. LeBron James added 21 points, and Deandre Ayton contributed 13 points and 8 rebounds. The Lakers' late surge was sparked by Doncic and Austin Reaves, who scored 15 points after missing his first eight shots. The Pelicans, led by Zion Williamson's 24 points, suffered their second loss in six games on their West Coast trip. Trey Murphy III scored 21 points, and Saddiq Bey added 18. The Lakers' comeback was sealed by Reaves' 3-pointer and clutch 3s from Marcus Smart and Doncic in the final minutes. LeBron James moved closer to breaking the NBA's career field goal record held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Doncic received his 14th technical foul of the season in the second quarter, but he avoided a second whistle for clapping at a referee. The Lakers' next game is at Denver, while the Pelicans will play at Sacramento. This game highlights the Lakers' resilience and Doncic's leadership, but it also raises questions about the Pelicans' performance and the potential impact of Doncic's technical fouls on his team's success.
