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Pelicans vs Lakers final: the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-101 on March 3, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 33 | 18 | 27 | 23 | 101 |
| Lakers | 31 | 23 | 22 | 34 | 110 |
Top Performers
Pelicans
- 24 PTS Zion Williamson
- 8 REB Trey Murphy III
- 8 AST Dejounte Murray
Lakers
- 27 PTS Luka Dončić
- 10 REB Luka Dončić
- 7 AST LeBron James
Pelicans vs Lakers Box Score
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Jones F | 33 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1-7 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 36 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7-18 | 2-9 | 2-2 | -9 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 32 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7-15 | 3-7 | 4-5 | -4 |
| Zion Williamson F | 33 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10-18 | 0-0 | 4-5 | -7 |
| Dejounte Murray G | 27 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5-13 | 2-6 | 3-3 | -3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| DeAndre Jordan C | 16 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Yves Missi C | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Derik Queen C | 19 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +2 |
| Bryce McGowens GF | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -13 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 18 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +1 |
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James F | 33 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8-12 | 1-5 | 4-8 | +3 |
| Marcus Smart G | 29 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3-9 | 2-6 | 2-2 | +13 |
| Luka Dončić FG | 37 | 27 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 10-22 | 3-10 | 4-5 | +1 |
| Austin Reaves G | 36 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4-15 | 2-7 | 5-5 | -1 |
| Deandre Ayton C | 25 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6-8 | 0-0 | 1-1 | -7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Rui Hachimura F | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-4 | 2-2 | -6 |
| Jake LaRavia F | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +10 |
| Luke Kennard G | 21 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-5 | 2-3 | 1-1 | +16 |
| Jaxson Hayes CF | 22 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +16 |
Pelicans vs Lakers Recap
The Lakers beat the Pelicans with a 34-23 fourth quarter that turned a 2-point deficit into a 9-point win. Los Angeles moved to 37-24, while New Orleans fell to 19-44.
The Pelicans led 33-31 after the first quarter and 78-76 after three. The Lakers outscored them 23-18 in the second quarter and went up 54-51 at halftime. Los Angeles then closed the fourth by shooting better, 39 of 83 from the field against 38 of 90, and by winning the free-throw count, 21 makes to 17.
Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 27 points and 10 rebounds. Zion Williamson countered with 24 for New Orleans. The Lakers also took 48 rebounds to the Pelicans' 41, which gave them more chances on a night both teams had turnover trouble.
The number to know: 11 made threes for the Lakers, against 8 for New Orleans, which gave Los Angeles the edge from the perimeter.
Team Stats
| Pelicans | Stat | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| 38-90 | Field Goals | 39-83 |
| 42.2% | FG % | 47.0% |
| 8-29 | 3-Pointers | 11-37 |
| 27.6% | 3P % | 29.7% |
| 17-19 | Free Throws | 21-26 |
| 89.5% | FT % | 80.8% |
| 41 | Rebounds | 48 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 11 |
| 29 | Assists | 29 |
| 12 | Steals | 7 |
| 3 | Blocks | 12 |
| 18 | Turnovers | 21 |
| 24 | Fouls | 17 |
| 8 | Biggest Lead | 10 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pelicans | 46.7% | 15.5% | 21.3% | 0.189 |
 Lakers | 53.6% | 18.2% | 26.2% | 0.253 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pelicans vs Lakers Game Info
- Date & time
- Tuesday, March 3, 202610:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network · Lakers Spectrum SportsNet
- Arena
- Crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pelicans vs Lakers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pelicans last 5
- L @ Clippers 117-137 Mar 1, 2026
- W @ Jazz 115-105 Feb 28, 2026
- W @ Jazz 129-118 Feb 26, 2026
- W vs Warriors 113-109 Feb 24, 2026
- W vs 76ers 126-111 Feb 21, 2026
Lakers last 5
- W vs Kings 128-104 Mar 1, 2026
- W @ Warriors 129-101 Feb 28, 2026
- L @ Suns 110-113 Feb 26, 2026
- L vs Magic 109-110 Feb 24, 2026
- L vs Celtics 89-111 Feb 22, 2026
Previous meetings
- Jan 6, 2026 Lakers @ Pelicans 111-103
- Nov 30, 2025 Pelicans @ Lakers 121-133
- Nov 14, 2025 Lakers @ Pelicans 118-104
More NBA Games on Mar 3, 2026
- Final
Washington Wizards2-2109
Orlando Magic1-2126Top: Banchero 37 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-0109
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1113Top: Duren 24 PTS, 14 REBBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-290
Charlotte Hornets3-1117Top: Williams 18 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-3111
Toronto Raptors2-195Top: Ingram 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-398
Miami Heat0-4124Top: Adebayo 23 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2131
Philadelphia 76ers3-191Top: Vassell 22 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0116
Chicago Bulls1-3108Top: McCain 20 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0110
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1117Top: Edwards 41 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2114
Sacramento Kings0-3103Top: Raynaud 22 PTS, 10 REBBox score ›
That covers Pelicans vs Lakers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28; Lakers host the Trail Blazers Oct 27.
Pelicans vs Lakers FAQs
Who won Pelicans vs Lakers on Mar 3, 2026?
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-101 on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 27 points.
What are the Pelicans and Lakers records?
After this game the Pelicans were 19-44 and the Lakers were 37-24 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pelicans vs Lakers?
Zion Williamson scored 24 for the Pelicans. Luka Dončić scored 27 for the Lakers.
Who leads the Pelicans vs Lakers season series?
The Lakers lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season.
Who won the last Pelicans vs Lakers game?
The Lakers beat the Pelicans 111-103 on Jan 6, 2026 on the road.
Where was Pelicans vs Lakers played?
At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Lakers.
What was the score by quarter in Pelicans vs Lakers?
Pelicans-Lakers: Q1 33-31, Q2 18-23, Q3 27-22, Q4 23-34.
What is next for the Pelicans and Lakers?
Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Lakers host the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, October 27 at 11:00 PM ET.