Los Angeles Lakers @ New Orleans Pelicans
12-31, 6-16 Away
80
12-31, 6-16 Away
21-21, 13-5 Home
96
21-21, 13-5 Home
Game Information
New Orleans, LA
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Referee:Mark Ayotte
Referee:Tom Washington
Referee:Gediminas Petraitis
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 45 | 37 | .549 | 8 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 11 | W1 |
| Golden State | 37 | 45 | .451 | 16 | L3 |
| Sacramento | 22 | 60 | .268 | 31 | L1 |
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
| Dallas | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
NBA News
NBA championship and Finals MVP odds: Wolves move to 25-1; Knicks' odds unchanged
The Timberwolves moved to 25-1 to win the NBA championship after their big road win over the Spurs in Game 1 of the conference semifinals.
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76ers' Nick Nurse attends brother's funeral, expected for Game 2
Nick Nurse left the 76ers on Tuesday to attend the funeral of his brother, but the coach is expected to return in time for Game 2 of their series vs. the Knicks.
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Puerto Rican basketball icon José 'Piculín' Ortiz dies at 62
José "Piculín" Ortiz, a center who played briefly in the NBA but was considered one of the greatest Puerto Rican players of all time, has died at the age of 62.
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