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Lakers dominate with road win over Memphis

James records another triple double as season comes to a close

Recap of Lakers/Grizzlies game played on April 12, 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers began a two-game road trip to end the season starting in Memphis. The Lakers have won all three meetings so far this year against the Grizzlies. LeBron James recorded a triple-double, 32 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists including five blocks as the Lakers dominated the Grizzlies and winning by the final score of 121-103. Anthony Davis added 25 points and 20 rebounds while Spencer Dinwiddie put up 19 points off the bench. Scotty Pippen Jr. and G.G. Jackson II both scored 20 points a piece for the Grizzlies who are without half of their roster due to various injuries. The Lakers will get set for their season finale on Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans.

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Final
	30	23	30	38	121
	24	19	23	37	103

Player Stats
LeBron James - 32 points, 17 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, 5 blocks
Anthony Davis - 25 points, 20 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks
Spencer Dinwiddie - 19 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists
Taurean Prince - 13 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Austin Reaves - 11 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists

Player Stats
Scotty Pippen Jr. - 20 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals
G.G. Jackson II - 20 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block
Jaren Jackson Jr. - 16 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
Zavier Simpson - 15 points, 1 rebound, 4 assists
Trey Jemison - 13 points, 10 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Upcoming Schedule
4/14/24: @ New Orleans Pelicans


Reaves with the strong attack and finish at the basket


Reaves pulls up for the jumper


James gets all the way to the basket

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NBA TRANSACTIONS

No transactions for 4/12/24

SCORES FROM AROUND THE LEAGUE

Friday, April 12, 2024
Philadelphia 76ers 115, Orlando Magic 102
Chicago Bulls 119, Washington Wizards 92
Boston Celtics 107, Charlotte Hornets 72
Cleveland Cavaliers 117, Indiana Pacers 98
New York Knicks 113, Brooklyn Nets 82
Miami Heat 117, Toronto Raptors 84
Minnesota Timberwolves 105, Atlanta Hawks 98
Oklahoma City Thunder 111, Milwaukee Bucks 108
San Antonio Spurs 117, Denver Nuggets 116
Detroit Pistons 113, Dallas Mavericks 112
New Orleans Pelicans 109, Golden State Warriors 92
Houston Rockets 97, Portland Trail Blazers 94
Utah Jazz 91, LA Clippers 90
Phoenix Suns 120, Sacramento Kings 114

NBA TRANSACTIONS

New Orleans Pelicans ended the two-way contract of Matt Ryan - 4/13/24
New Orleans Pelicans signed Matt Ryan - 4/13/24
LA Clippers waive Josh Primo - 4/13/24
LA Clippers sign Kai Jones to a multi-year contract - 4/13/24
Philadelphia 76ers ended the two-way contract of Ricky Council IV - 4/13/24
Philadelphia 76ers sign Ricky Council IV to a multi-year contract - 4/13/24

SCORES FROM AROUND THE LEAGUE

Saturday, April 13, 2024
No Games Scheduled

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Matchup Preview - April 14, 2024

Los Angeles Lakers@New Orleans Pelicans

STARTING LINEUPS

D'Angelo Russell | Point Guard | C.J. McCollum

Austin Reaves | Shooting Guard | Herbert Jones

LeBron James | Small Forward | Brandon Ingram

Rui Hachimura | Power Forward | Zion Williamson

Jaxson Hayes | Center | Jonas Valanciunas

GAME NOTES

Los Angeles has an all-time record of 46-27 versus New Orleans ... Since the Pelicans' move to New Orleans from Charlotte prior to the 2002-03 season, the Lakers have gone 21-14 at Smoothie King Center and were 0-2 at Ford Center in Oklahoma City during the Pelicans' temporary relocation from 2005-07... The Lakers are 25-11 all-time against New Orleans at Crypto.com Arena in the regular season ... In the first matchup of the 2019-20 season, Anthony Davis scored 41 points to set an NBA record for most points scored against a former team ... In 2006, the Lakers and Pelicans took part in the city of New Orleans’ first professional sports game following Hurricane Katrina when they met at the New Orleans Arena on March 8, when the Lakers won, 113-107, behind 40 points from Kobe Bryant … In 2006-07, Bryant scored a series record 50 points March 23, 2007, becoming just the second player in NBA history to score 50+ points in four consecutive games ... The Lakers beat the Pelicans, 133-89, in the Semifinals of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament in the 2023-24 season.

2023-24 Series Schedule
12/31/23 @ SmoothieKing Arena - LAL 117, NOP 112
2/9/24 @ Crypto.com Arena - LAL 105, NOP 101
4/14/24 @ SmoothieKing Arena

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Lakers lose to Pelicans in season finale, will take on Pelicans in Play-In

Either Denver or Oklahoma City will be first round opponent

Recap of Lakers/Pelicans game played on April 14, 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their season finale to the New Orleans Pelicans, 108-107. LeBron James finished with 26 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks. Anthony Davis added 18 points and 10 rebounds. D'Angelo Russell put up 21 points, three rebounds and six assists. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 35 points and 12 rebounds while Brandon Ingram returned after missing the last twelve games and finished with 19 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals. These two teams will face eachother in the Play-In Tournament with the winner sliding into the seventh seed and facing the defending champion Denver Nuggets in the first round.

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Final
	23	30	27	27	107
	19	24	30	35	108

Player Stats
LeBron James - 26 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks
D'Angelo Russell - 21 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Anthony Davis - 18 points, 10 rebounds, 1 block
Rui Hachimura - 12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists
Austin Reaves - 10 points, 1 rebound, 4 assists

Player Stats
Zion Williamson - 35 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 1 block
Brandon Ingram - 19 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals
Jonas Valanciunas - 16 points, 6 rebounds, 1 block
C.J. McCollum - 13 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal

Upcoming Schedule
4/16/24: @ New Orleans Pelicans


Davis attacking and scoring


Davis with the aggressive play


James with the tough layup

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NBA TRANSACTIONS

No transactions for 4/14/24

SCORES FROM AROUND THE LEAGUE

Sunday, April 14, 2024
Philadelphia 76ers 144, Brooklyn Nets 108
Orlando Magic 116, Milwaukee Bucks 115
New York Knicks 111, Chicago Bulls 77
Charlotte Hornets 96, Cleveland Cavaliers 95
Boston Celtics 113, Washington Wizards 97
Houston Rockets 113, LA Clippers 108
Denver Nuggets 122, Memphis Grizzlies 73
Indiana Pacers 118, Atlanta Hawks 116
Miami Heat 111, Toronto Raptors 99
Golden State Warriors 97, Utah Jazz 86
Sacramento Kings 106, Portland Trail Blazers 91
Oklahoma City Thunder 115, Dallas Mavericks 101
San Antonio Spurs 106, Detroit Pistons 105
Phoenix Suns 132, Minnesota Timberwolves 119

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Eastern Conference Player of the Week

Jalen Brunson

Western Conference Player of the Week

LeBron James

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Narrow loss to the Pels in the finale. Feel confident that those playoff-activated Lakers should be able to take them in the play-in.

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After a long, grueling regular season the NBA playoffs will be getting underway this week. The Play-In Tournament will feature this season the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference. The Eastern Conference will feature the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic. The Play-In Tournament began during the 2020-21 season. Below is a brief history of how the teams involved have faired since its inception.

Los Angeles Lakers
Play-In Record: 2-0
2020-21 - Defeated Warriors 103-100 to capture 7th seed.
2022-23 - Defeated Timberwolves 108-102 in overtime to capture 7th seed.

Golden State Warriors
Play-In Record: 0-2
2020-21 - Lost to Lakers 103-100; Lost to Grizzlies 117-112 in overtime.

New Orleans Pelicans
Play-In Record: 2-1
2021-22 - Defeated Spurs 113-103; Defeated Clippers 105-101 to capture 8th seed.
2022-23 - Lost to Thunder 123-118

Sacramento Kings
Play-In Record: N/A

Chicago Bulls
Play-In Record: 1-1
2022-23 - Defeated Raptors 109-105; Lost to Heat 102-91

Atlanta Hawks
Play-In Record: 3-0
2021-22 - Defeated Hornets 132-103; Defeated Cavaliers 107-101 to capture 8th seed.
2022-23 - Defeated Heat 116-105 to capture 7th seed.

Miami Heat
Play-In Record: 1-1
2022-23 - Lost to Hawks 116-105; Defeated Bulls 102-91 to capture 8th seed.

Orlando Magic
Play-In Record: N/A

2023-24 NBA Play-In Tournament Schedule
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Los Angeles Lakers @ New Orleans Pelicans
Golden State Warriors @ Sacramento Kings

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Miami Heat @ Orlando Magic
Atlanta Hawks @ Chicago Bulls

Friday, April 19, 2024
Winner of Warriors/Kings @ Loser of Lakers/Pelicans
Winner of Hawks/Bulls @ Loser of Heat/Magic

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Matchup Preview - April 16, 2024

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STARTING LINEUPS

D'Angelo Russell	Point Guard	C.J. McCollum
Austin Reaves	Shooting Guard	Herbert Jones
LeBron James	Small Forward Guard	Brandon Ingram
Rui Hachimura	Power Forward	Zion Williamson
Anthony Davis	Center	Jonas Valanciunas

GAME NOTES
Los Angeles has an all-time record of 46-28 versus New Orleans ... Since the Pelicans' move to New Orleans from Charlotte prior to the 2002-03 season, the Lakers have gone 21-15 at Smoothie King Center and were 0-2 at Ford Center in Oklahoma City during the Pelicans' temporary relocation from 2005-07... The Lakers are 25-11 all-time against New Orleans at Crypto.com Arena in the regular season ... In the first matchup of the 2019-20 season, Anthony Davis scored 41 points to set an NBA record for most points scored against a former team ... In 2006, the Lakers and Pelicans took part in the city of New Orleans’ first professional sports game following Hurricane Katrina when they met at the New Orleans Arena on March 8, when the Lakers won, 113-107, behind 40 points from Kobe Bryant … In 2006-07, Bryant scored a series record 50 points March 23, 2007, becoming just the second player in NBA history to score 50+ points in four consecutive games.



2023-24 Series Schedule
12/31/23 @ Smoothie King Center - LAL 117, NOP 112
2/9/24 @ Crypto.com Arena - LAL 105, NOP 101
4/14/24 @ Smoothie King Center - NOP 108, LAL 107

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LeBron's game winning three-pointer falls short, Pelicans advance

Lakers will play winner of Kings/Warriors for 8th and final playoff seed

Recap of Lakers/Pelicans game played on April 16, 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves on the verge of an epic drop. Once 41-26 and a top six seed in the Western Conference has turned into a one game win or go home battle for the 8th seed and the Oklahoma City Thunder in a potential first-round matchup. That is all because the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night for the 7th seed, 114-112. LeBron James had a chance to send the Lakers into the playoffs, but his game winning three-pointer rolled around the rim before falling off left leaving the Lakers in a disappointed state as the Pelicans celebrated on their home floor. Brandon Ingram game up huge for the Pelicans leading them with 28 points, five rebounds, five assists and five steals white hitting 13-of-24 from the field. Point guard C.J. McCollum also had 28 points and dished out 10 assists. Jonas Valanciunas came up big in the fourth quarter and finished with 16 points, 14 rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. Herbert Jones was also clutch for the Pelicans adding 15 points, four rebounds, six assists and four steals. The Pelicans as a team had 17 steals in the game. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with a game-high 37 points, 23 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and three blocks. LeBron James finished with 27 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks. Rui Hachimura added 16 points, hitting 4-of-6 from the three-point line. The Lakers had a 29-21 lead after the first quarter, but the Pelicans cut that lead down to two points going into halftime, 52-50. The Pelicans erased the Lakers two-point halftime lead as both teams went into the final quarter tied up 77-77.

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Final
	29	23	25	35	112
	21	29	27	37	114

Player Stats
Anthony Davis - 37 points, 23 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks
LeBron James - 27 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 blocks
Rui Hachimura - 16 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block

Player Stats
Brandon Ingram - 28 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals
C.J. McCollum - 28 points, 10 assists, 1 steal
Jonas Valanciunas - 16 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Herbert Jones - 15 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, 1 block


Anthony Davis with the block as Valanciunas goes for the layup


LeBron takes flight and slams home two points


LeBron James potential game winner rolls off the rim