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Lakers Triumph Over Pelicans, Reaves Shines with 31 Points

11/15/2025

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Lakers Triumph Over Pelicans

The Lakers defeated the Pelicans 118-104 in an NBA Cup game.
Austin Reaves scored 31 points.
Deandre Ayton recorded 20 points and 16 rebounds.
Luka Doncic had 24 points and 12 assists.
The Lakers will face the Milwaukee Bucks next while LeBron James is recovering from sciatica and Zion Williamson is sidelined with a hamstring strain.

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LeBron Returns Soon

LeBron James is nearing a return from injury after practicing with the South Bay Lakers.
Lakers coach JJ Redick noted James' progress as the team struggles on a five-game road trip.
The Lakers aim to finish strong against Milwaukee after a mixed trip highlighted by a 118-104 win over the Pelicans.
The Lakers suffered a heavy loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, shooting 40.3% from the field without James.

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Lakers Triumph Over Pelicans

The Lakers defeated the Pelicans 118-104 in an NBA Cup game.
Austin Reaves scored 31 points.
Deandre Ayton recorded 20 points and 16 rebounds.
Luka Doncic had 24 points and 12 assists.
The Lakers will face the Milwaukee Bucks next while LeBron James is recovering from sciatica and Zion Williamson is sidelined with a hamstring strain.

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