Lakers vs Pelicans Box Score: Jalen Hood-Schifino, Christian Wood, Jarred Vanderbilt Lead Lakers to Victory
Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans | April 14, 2024
Lakers Improve to 2-0 in Play-In Tournament
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 113-105 on Tuesday night at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans to advance to the second round of the NBA's play-in tournament. Jalen Hood-Schifino led the Lakers with 24 points, while Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt added 20 and 19 points, respectively.
The Pelicans were led by Brandon Ingram's 29 points, while CJ McCollum added 26 points and Jonas Valanciunas had 18 points and 14 rebounds. The Lakers led by just three points at halftime, but they pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring the Pelicans 35-23. The Pelicans cut the lead to four points in the fourth quarter, but the Lakers held on for the victory.
The Lakers will now face the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the play-in tournament on Thursday night at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
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