Los Angeles Lakers @ New Orleans Pelicans
35-42, 14-25 Away
130
35-42, 14-25 Away
32-46, 19-20 Home
102
32-46, 19-20 Home
Matchups
Game Information
New Orleans, LA
Referee:Jason Phillips
Referee:Aaron Smith
Referee:Aaron Smith
Referee:Jonathan Sterling
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 47 | 26 | .644 | - | W1 |
| Phoenix | 40 | 33 | .548 | 7 | L1 |
| LA Clippers | 37 | 36 | .507 | 10 | W3 |
| Golden State | 35 | 38 | .479 | 12 | W2 |
| Sacramento | 19 | 55 | .257 | 28.5 | L2 |
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 55 | 18 | .753 | - | W7 |
| Houston | 43 | 29 | .597 | 11.5 | L2 |
| New Orleans | 25 | 49 | .338 | 30.5 | L3 |
| Memphis | 24 | 48 | .333 | 30.5 | L4 |
| Dallas | 23 | 50 | .315 | 32 | L5 |
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