[Saba Sports News] The Los Angeles Lakers (9-4) overcame a 15-point deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans (4-10) 104-99 on the road to extend their five-game winning streak. While Brandon Ingram scored a game-high 32 points for the Pelicans, But the Lakers came back with strong performances from Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Jalen Clucknect.
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Davis finished with 31 points and 14 rebounds, Knecht added 27 points and seven rebounds, lebron hit a pair of 3-pointers in the clutch and finished with 21 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and Austin Reaves added 10 points and seven assists.
For the Pelicans, Ingram not only scored 32 points, but also contributed four rebounds and eight assists, and his all-around play was no small threat for the Pelicans. Jordan Norvell came off the bench to add 16 points and six rebounds, Brandon Boston Jr. had 12 points, eight rebounds and five assists, and Jeremiah Earl added 10 points and nine rebounds.
The Pelicans built a double-digit lead, but the Lakers rallied in the third quarter as Davis and Kneeckert continued to score and lebron sealed the game with outside shots in the clutch. The Lakers have solidified their position in the Western Conference with a combination of teamwork and star players.