NBA Playoff Race Heats Up As Pelicans and Lakers Face Off Tuesday Night
Pelicans Secure Seventh Seed with Victory
The New Orleans Pelicans emerged victorious in their crucial playoff matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, securing the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference with a nail-biting 113-111 win on Tuesday night. The victory sets up an exciting first-round series against the top-seeded Phoenix Suns.
Pelicans Dominate First Half, Lakers Rally in Second
The Pelicans dominated the first half, with CJ McCollum leading the way with 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists. Brandon Ingram also contributed with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists. The Lakers struggled to keep pace, trailing by as many as 17 points in the first half.
However, the Lakers roared back in the second half, fueled by LeBron James' 32 points and 6 rebounds. The Lakers closed the gap to just one point with less than a minute remaining, but the Pelicans held on for the narrow win.
James, Davis, and Russell Shine for Lakers
Despite the loss, LeBron James put up an impressive performance for the Lakers, finishing with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists. Anthony Davis also contributed with 20 points and 15 rebounds, while D'Angelo Russell added 21 points and 6 assists.
The Lakers, who are now 34-48 on the season, will miss the playoffs for the second consecutive year. The Pelicans, on the other hand, will have their sights set on upsetting the Suns in the first round of the playoffs.
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