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JV spent 20 minutes on the floor, during which he scored 4 points (1/6 doubles, 0/1 triples, 2/2 penalties), 10 rebounds and 1 assist.
Zion Williamson, the leader of the Pelicans, played an amazing game. The former first draft gave up 40 points (17/26 doubles, 0/1 triples, 6/9 penalties), grabbed 11 balls and handed out 5 assists.
Z.Williamson scored the 40th point 3 minutes before the game. The American equalized the result (95:95), but then the arena fell silent out of fear. After the “Lakers” team asked for a minute break, Z.Williamson grabbed his head and went to the bench and, announcing that he had suffered an injury, went to the locker room.
The Lakers took advantage of the situation and built a small lead, and celebrated a sweet victory with a successful free throw at the end of the game.
The winners were led by LeBron James. The 39-year-old veteran scored 23 points (5/15 doubles, 1/5 triples, 10/10 penalties), 9 rebounds and 3 steals, 9 assists, 2 blocks and 2 turnovers.
The win moved Los Angeles into the 7th seed in the West, which means the Lakers will face the defending champion Denver Nuggets in the playoffs.
These teams also met in the Western Conference finals last season. Then the Denver team won the series dry 4-0.
Pelicans: Zion Williamson 40, Trey Murphy 12, Brandon Ingram 11.
Lakers: LeBron James 23, D’Angelo Russell 21, Anthony Davis 20.
2024-04-17 06:57:44