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NuggetsLos Angeles Lakers @ New Orleans Pelicans: Jan 6, 2026
Lakers vs Pelicans final: the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-103 on January 6, 2026 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 29 | 22 | 28 | 32 | 111 |
| Pelicans | 25 | 29 | 32 | 17 | 103 |
Top Performers
Lakers
- 30 PTS LeBron James
- 11 REB Deandre Ayton
- 10 AST Luka Dončić
Pelicans
- 42 PTS Trey Murphy III
- 13 REB Derik Queen
- 8 AST Derik Queen
Lakers vs Pelicans Box Score
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James F | 33 | 30 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10-19 | 3-5 | 7-7 | +10 |
| Marcus Smart G | 36 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5-10 | 3-7 | 0-0 | +14 |
| Jake LaRavia F | 34 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-2 | 1-2 | 0 |
| Luka Dončić FG | 37 | 30 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11-22 | 3-10 | 5-9 | +2 |
| Deandre Ayton C | 31 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9-16 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Dalton Knecht G | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Jaxson Hayes CF | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-1 | -5 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt F | 29 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-1 | 1-2 | +3 |
| Nick Smith Jr. G | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -2 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derik Queen C | 31 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5-10 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 39 | 42 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14-26 | 6-17 | 8-9 | -8 |
| Herbert Jones F | 34 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-9 | 1-6 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Zion Williamson F | 33 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7-13 | 0-0 | 1-5 | -7 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 19 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4-13 | 1-6 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Yves Missi C | 15 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -4 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 22 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-6 | 1-5 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 2-2 | -1 |
| Jordan Poole G | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0-4 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Micah Peavy G | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -10 |
Lakers vs Pelicans Recap
The Lakers beat the Pelicans with a 32-17 fourth quarter after trailing by 7 through three. Los Angeles improved to 23-11, while New Orleans fell to 8-30.
The Pelicans won the second and third quarters 29-22 and 32-28. They led 54-51 Lakers at halftime and 86-79 after three. Then the Lakers outscored them by 15 over the last 12 minutes and shot 43 of 85 for the game, against 40 of 91 for New Orleans.
Trey Murphy III scored 42 for the Pelicans, the highest total in the game, but LeBron James answered with 30 for Los Angeles. Luka Dončić added 10 assists, and Deandre Ayton pulled down 11 rebounds. Derik Queen led New Orleans with 13 rebounds and 8 assists. The Pelicans hit 10 of 40 from three-point range, while the Lakers made 11 of 31.
The number to know: 10 of 40. New Orleans' three-point shooting kept its 91 field goal attempts from turning into a lead.
Team Stats
| Lakers | Stat | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| 43-85 | Field Goals | 40-91 |
| 50.6% | FG % | 44.0% |
| 11-31 | 3-Pointers | 10-40 |
| 35.5% | 3P % | 25.0% |
| 14-21 | Free Throws | 13-18 |
| 66.7% | FT % | 72.2% |
| 44 | Rebounds | 44 |
| 9 | Off. Rebounds | 14 |
| 30 | Assists | 28 |
| 11 | Steals | 8 |
| 6 | Blocks | 2 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 21 | Fouls | 19 |
| 11 | Biggest Lead | 9 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lakers | 57.1% | 12.9% | 23.1% | 0.165 |
 Pelicans | 49.5% | 13.2% | 28.6% | 0.143 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Lakers vs Pelicans Game Info
- Date & time
- Tuesday, January 6, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Lakers Spectrum SportsNet · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
- Arena
- Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Lakers vs Pelicans Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Lakers last 5
- W vs Grizzlies 120-114 Jan 4, 2026
- W vs Grizzlies 128-121 Jan 2, 2026
- L vs Pistons 106-128 Dec 30, 2025
- W vs Kings 125-101 Dec 28, 2025
- L vs Rockets 96-119 Dec 25, 2025
Pelicans last 5
- L @ Heat 106-125 Jan 4, 2026
- L vs Trail Blazers 109-122 Jan 2, 2026
- L @ Bulls 118-134 Dec 31, 2025
- L vs Knicks 125-130 Dec 29, 2025
- L vs Suns 114-123 Dec 27, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 3, 2026 Pelicans @ Lakers 101-110
- Nov 30, 2025 Pelicans @ Lakers 121-133
- Nov 14, 2025 Lakers @ Pelicans 118-104
More NBA Games on Jan 6, 2026
- Final
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1120
Indiana Pacers2-1116Top: Garland 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2112
Washington Wizards2-1120Top: McCollum 27 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2105
Memphis Grizzlies3-0106Top: Wembanyama 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-394
Minnesota Timberwolves3-0122Top: Edwards 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks1-2100
Sacramento Kings0-398Top: DeRozan 21 PTSBox score ›
That covers Lakers vs Pelicans: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Lakers host the Trail Blazers Oct 27; Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28.
Lakers vs Pelicans FAQs
Who won Lakers vs Pelicans on Jan 6, 2026?
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-103 on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. LeBron James led the Lakers with 30 points.
What are the Lakers and Pelicans records?
After this game the Lakers were 23-11 and the Pelicans were 8-30 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Lakers vs Pelicans?
LeBron James scored 30 for the Lakers. Trey Murphy III scored 42 for the Pelicans.
Who leads the Lakers vs Pelicans season series?
The Lakers lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season.
Who won the last Lakers vs Pelicans game?
The Lakers beat the Pelicans 110-101 on Mar 3, 2026 at home.
Where was Lakers vs Pelicans played?
At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.
What was the score by quarter in Lakers vs Pelicans?
Lakers-Pelicans: Q1 29-25, Q2 22-29, Q3 28-32, Q4 32-17.
What is next for the Lakers and Pelicans?
Lakers host the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, October 27 at 11:00 PM ET; Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.