Lakers set franchise record for three-pointers in dominant win over Pelicans
The Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a dominant 123-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night, setting a new franchise record for most three-pointers made in a half with 15. The win was a critical one for the Lakers, who are fighting to secure a playoff spot in the Western Conference.
The Lakers got off to a strong start, scoring the game’s first 14 points, with Anthony Davis leading the charge. Davis scored the team’s first eight points and finished with 35 points and 17 rebounds, dominating the Pelicans throughout the game.
Malik Beasley and D’Angelo Russell also had impressive performances for the Lakers, with Beasley scoring 24 points and hitting seven three-pointers, and Russell contributing nine points and a key defensive stop late in the game to seal the victory.
Franchise record for three-pointers made in a half
The Lakers were particularly deadly from beyond the arc, setting a new franchise record for most three-pointers made in a half with 15. Beasley’s seven threes in the half made him just the third Laker in history to hit that many in a half.
The Lakers led by as many as 40 points in the game, scoring a season-high 75 points in the first two quarters. By halftime, the game felt all but over, with the Lakers holding a 35-point lead and the Pelicans struggling to keep up.
Pelicans’ attempted comeback falls short
Although the Pelicans managed to outscore the Lakers 35-23 in the third quarter, their attempted comeback ultimately fell short. The Lakers’ lead was too great, and the Pelicans were unable to overcome the deficit in the fourth quarter.
The victory was a statement win for the Lakers, who showed that they are capable of dominating quality opponents when they are playing their best basketball. The win gives the Lakers some breathing room in their playoff push and also gives them an important tiebreaker against the Pelicans in the Western Conference standings.
Looking ahead
The Lakers have been playing some of their best basketball of the season in recent weeks and will look to continue their winning ways in their next game against the Houston Rockets. With a win in that game, the Lakers could reach .500 for the first time since January 24, 2022.
The Lakers put on a shooting clinic against the Pelicans, setting a new franchise record for most three-pointers made in a half and dominating their opponent throughout the game. With impressive performances from Anthony Davis, Malik Beasley, and D’Angelo Russell, the Lakers showed that they are capable of playing at a high level when it matters most.
