The Los Angeles Lakers have their eyes set on the NBA In-Season Tournament championship game as they face off against the New Orleans Pelicans in Las Vegas Thursday night. The Lakers, who have remained unbeaten in the tournament so far, are just two wins away from the NBA Cup and are determined to secure their spot in the championship game.
After 24 minutes of action in Vegas, the Lakers have taken the lead over Zion Williamson and the Pelicans. Despite the Pelicans’ victory over the Sacramento Kings in the quarterfinals, the Lakers are currently favored to win by 2.5 points.
LeBron James, who scored a team-high 31 points and had 11 assists in the Lakers’ quarterfinal win over the Suns earlier in the week, will be a key player to watch in Thursday night’s game.
CBS Sports will be providing live updates throughout the game, offering fans analysis, highlights, and more as the Lakers and Pelicans battle it out for a chance to compete in the championship game against the Indiana Pacers. Stay tuned for more updates as the game progresses.