Can New Orleans Pelicans Overcome Fourth Quarter Struggles Against Los Angeles Lakers?

First Quarter

The New Orleans Pelicans, with a record of 8-30, faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers, who stood at 23-11. The game began at Smoothie King Center with the Pels putting up a solid fight in the first quarter. They scored 25 points compared to the Lakers' 29. Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III were instrumental in keeping the team competitive early on.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, both teams displayed strong offensive plays. The Pelicans managed to outscore their opponents by securing 29 points against the Lake Show's 22. This effort was highlighted by effective teamwork and strategic passing that led to open shots for players like Jose Alvarado and Derik Queen.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw an impressive performance from Trey Murphy III, who contributed significantly to his team's score of 32 points during this period. However, despite their efforts, they couldn't widen their lead as much as desired due to defensive lapses that allowed the Lakers to score 28 points.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter proved challenging for New Orleans as they struggled offensively, managing only 17 points while allowing Los Angeles to rack up an additional 32 points. This late-game surge by LeBron James and his teammates ultimately sealed a victory for them with a final scoreline of 111-103.

Despite this setback in what was an intense matchup between these two teams, fans can look forward to more action soon. The upcoming game will see New Orleans Pelicans visiting Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on January 7th at 7:30 PM EDT. Fans can catch all live coverage through FDSSE TV or online via Pelicans+.

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