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Lakers Set to Soar Against Pelicans at Smoothie King Center

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to take on the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center, fans are eager to see if they can continue their recent momentum. The Lakers have been a team of contrasts this season, with an even split of 19 wins and 19 losses. However, their latest performances suggest an uptick in form.


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In their last outing against the Minnesota Timberwolves, despite a narrow defeat of 108-106, the Lakers showed resilience and a balanced offensive effort. They managed to score over 100 points for the third consecutive game and demonstrated strong defensive capabilities with 12 steals. Their bench contributed significantly with 26 points, indicating depth in their roster.


The game prior saw a dominant performance from Los Angeles as they cruised past the Charlotte Hornets with an impressive scoreline of 133-112. The Lakers' offense was firing on all cylinders; they shot an exceptional 54 percent from the field and were flawless from the free-throw line. Their ball movement was exemplary as evidenced by their staggering 41 assists leading to high-percentage shots that resulted in scoring over half of their points in paint.


However, consistency remains a concern for Los Angeles as highlighted by their Christmas Day matchup against Boston Celtics where they fell short by eleven points (126-115). Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways such as maintaining a high field goal percentage (48 percent) and converting opportunities from downtown (41 percent on three-pointers).


The upcoming game presents another opportunity for Los Angeles to solidify its position and showcase its offensive prowess while tightening up defensively against a competitive Pelicans side.


Fans can catch all the action live on January 1st at Smoothie King Center or tune into SportsNet LA channel at home. With both teams looking to start off strong in New Year's showdowns, it promises to be an exciting encounter filled with strategic plays and athletic prowess on display.

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