Lakers Rally Past Pelicans 110-101

Luka Doncic's 27 points lead LA to third straight win

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Luka Doncic had 27 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied past the New Orleans Pelicans 110-101 for their third consecutive victory. LeBron James added 21 points and the Lakers overcame 21 turnovers by scoring 14 straight points down the stretch to finish on a 24-7 run.

Why it matters

The win extends the Lakers' winning streak to three games as they continue to climb up the Western Conference standings. Doncic's strong performance and James' continued pursuit of the NBA's career field goals record add to the significance of the victory.

The details

Deandre Ayton had 13 points and 8 rebounds for the Lakers, while Austin Reaves scored 15 points after missing his first 8 shots. Zion Williamson returned from an ankle injury to score 24 points for the Pelicans, who led by 8 in the fourth quarter before the Lakers' late surge. Marcus Smart had 10 points, 7 assists, 4 steals and 3 blocks in an impressive all-around game for LA.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.

The players

Luka Doncic

A star player for the Los Angeles Lakers who had 27 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists in the win.

LeBron James

A veteran Lakers player who scored 21 points and moved within 2 baskets of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA career field goals record.

Zion Williamson

A star player for the New Orleans Pelicans who scored 24 points in his return from an ankle injury.

Austin Reaves

A Lakers player who scored 15 points after missing his first 8 shots.

Marcus Smart

A Lakers player who had 10 points, 7 assists, 4 steals and 3 blocks in an impressive all-around performance.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game showcased the Lakers' ability to rally from a late deficit, led by the strong performances of Doncic and James. The win extends their winning streak and keeps them in the hunt in the competitive Western Conference playoff race.