NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans Live Coverage
Preview and Live Score Highlights
The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans are set to face off in a crucial NBA Play-In Tournament game on Tuesday night.
Teams and Stakes
The Pelicans (49-33) are the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference play-in bracket, while the Lakers (47-35) are the eighth-seeded team. The winner of Tuesday's game will advance to the playoffs for a Round 1 matchup against either the Phoenix Suns or Dallas Mavericks.
Recent History
The Lakers and Pelicans have split their two meetings this season, with each team winning at home.
Los Angeles has won three of its last five games, including a 124-111 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. The Pelicans, on the other hand, have lost four of their last five games.
Key Players
LeBron James is the driving force behind the Lakers' offense, averaging 30.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game. Anthony Davis (23.1 ppg, 9.9 rpg) and Russell Westbrook (18.5 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 7.1 apg) provide additional scoring threats.
The Pelicans are led by Brandon Ingram (22.7 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 4.9 apg), CJ McCollum (24.3 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 5.8 apg), and Jonas Valanciunas (17.8 ppg, 11.4 rpg).
Live Coverage
ESPN will provide live coverage of the Lakers vs. Pelicans game on Tuesday night. The broadcast will begin at 7:00 PM ET.
Stay tuned to this page for live score updates, highlights, and post-game analysis.
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