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Los Angeles , CA – January 15: Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick during a NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto Arena on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 in Los Angeles , CA. (Ronaldo Bola\u00f1os \/ Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> will have a showdown with the New Orleans Pelicans<\/a> at Crypto.com Arena in California.<\/p>\n The Lakers have won two games in a row (in blowout fashion).<\/p>\n They most recently beat the Sacramento Kings<\/a> (at home) by a score of 128-104.<\/p>\n Luka Doncic<\/a> led the way with 28 points, five rebounds, nine assists, one steal and one block while shooting 10\/16 from the field and 4\/8 from three-point range in 29 minutes of playing time.<\/p>\n Los Angeles Lakers Announce Surprising Injury Report GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA \u2013 OCTOBER 14: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with head coach JJ Redick<\/a> during the first half of the NBA preseason game against the Phoenix Suns<\/a> at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 14, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Kelsey Grant\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n At this time of the season, many teams are dealing with a lot of injures.<\/p>\n That said, the Lakers caught a break, as they have no one on their injury report for Tuesday\u2019s showdown with New Orleans.<\/p>\n Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation wrote:<\/a> \u201cLakers injury report is beautiful\u201d<\/p>\n Lakers injury report is beautiful <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Lakers This Season GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS \u2013 MARCH 27: Head coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers high fives Luka Doncic #77 against the Chicago Bulls<\/a> during the second half at the United Center on March 27, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n The Lakers come into the matchup with a 36-24 record in 60 games, which has them as the sixth seed in the Western Conference.<\/p>\n They are just 5-5 over their last ten games (but have gone 17-12 in the 29 games they have played at home).<\/p>\n Following their showdown with the Pelicans, the Lakers will head to Colorado for a matchup with Jamal Murray<\/a> and the Denver Nuggets<\/a>.<\/p>\n Lane also added:<\/a> \u201cOver the weekend\u2019s games vs Warriors<\/a> & Kings, the Lakers averaged 292 passes made, up from 269 per game on the season. It\u2019s a clear indication of their renewed emphasis on ball movement\u201d<\/p>\n Over the weekend\u2019s games vs Warriors & Kings, the Lakers averaged 292 passes made, up from 269 per game on the season. It\u2019s a clear indication of their renewed emphasis on ball movement<\/p>\n Lakers Last Season GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA \u2013 FEBRUARY 26: LeBron James<\/a> #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 113-110. (Photo by Christian Petersen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n The Lakers were the third seed with a 50-32 record during the 2024-25 season.<\/p>\n However, they ended up losing to Anthony Edwards<\/a> and the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs (in only five games).<\/p>\n The Lakers last reached the Western Conference finals in 2023.<\/p>\n However, they have been unable to return to the NBA Finals since they won the title in 2020 (over Jimmy Butler<\/a> and the Miami Heat<\/a>).<\/p>\n Pelicans Ahead Of Lakers Showdown GettyWASHINGTON, DC \u2013 JANUARY 09: Zion Williamson<\/a> #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans hangs on the rim after dunking the ball against the Washington Wizards<\/a> during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 9, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Scott Taetsch\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n The Pelicans are the 13th seed with a 19-43 record in 62 games.<\/p>\n They last made the NBA playoffs during the 2024 season when Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum<\/a> were part of the roster.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n