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
Referee:Mark Ayotte
Referee:Tom Washington
Referee:Gediminas Petraitis
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 52 | 29 | .642 | - | W2 |
| Phoenix | 44 | 37 | .543 | 8 | L1 |
| LA Clippers | 41 | 40 | .506 | 11 | L2 |
| Golden State | 37 | 44 | .457 | 15 | L2 |
| Sacramento | 22 | 59 | .272 | 30 | W1 |
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 19 | .765 | - | W3 |
| Houston | 51 | 30 | .630 | 11 | L1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 55 | .321 | 36 | L1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 56 | .309 | 37 | L7 |
| Dallas | 25 | 56 | .309 | 37 | L3 |
NBA News
Lakers, needing backcourt help, sign Nick Smith Jr. to new deal
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined by injury, the Lakers are signing two-way guard Nick Smith Jr. to a new two-year contract, his agent told ESPN.
3h
Sources: Kings to retain coach Doug Christie for next season
The Kings are retaining coach Doug Christie for next season, team sources told ESPN.
2h
Tim Legler: The Wembanyama era begins now with Spurs as a title threat
Tim Legler discusses why the Spurs are poised to make a deep playoff run and potentially win a championship.
5h
