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Los Angeles Lakers v New Orleans Pelicans
2021-22 NBA Regular Season
Saturday 2 April 2022
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
Tip-off at 02:30
The Los Angeles Lakers will be looking for swift revenge when they welcome the New Orleans Pelicans to the Crypto.com Arena on the morning of Saturday, April 2.
Frank Vogel's team were beaten 116-108 by the Pelicans on Monday in New Orleans despite LeBron James posting a game-high 39 points along with nine rebounds and five assists.
The Lakers are in danger of missing out on the playoffs as they sit 11th in the Western Conference with a record of 31-44 after losing seven of their last 10
games.
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James and Anthony Davis were absent for the 128-110 reverse to the Dallas Mavericks two days later, which was their third defeat on the spin.
"With those guys out, we're at a talent deficit, so the focus and execution has to make up for it," Vogel said.
"This is just the latest dose of adversity that this year's team has faced. When you lose 'Bron, OK, you have to adjust yet again throughout a season of setbacks."
The Pelicans are ninth in the West standings and their win percentage is just 0,014 better than the Lakers, having recorded five victories from their last 10 encounters.
Brandon Ingram scored 26 points on his return for Willie Green's men on Monday and he was thrilled to play a part in their comeback win from being 23 points down in the second quarter.
"I've been out for three weeks, and to be back and win in this fashion with all my brothers, it's special," Ingram said. "It shows we believe in each other ... when winning is the mentality good things come to you and great things came to us tonight."
Los Angeles Lakers v New Orleans Pelicans – Head-to-head, Regular Season
Games played: 66
Lakers wins: 41
Pelicans wins: 25
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