The Los Angeles Lakers secured the No. 7 seed in the NBA playoffs after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans with a final score of 110-106 in the play-in tournament. Key performances included LeBron James with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists, Anthony Davis with 20 points and 15 rebounds, and D'Angelo Russell scoring 21 points. This victory sets up a first-round playoff rematch against the No. 2 seed Denver Nuggets, who are the defending champions. The first game against Denver is scheduled to take place in Denver on Saturday.
Lakers-Pelicans Play-In reaction: LA advances to set up Denver rematch: -- A gritty, gutsy road performance -- The benefits of winning this game -- Quick Denver thoughts https://t.co/DR2MvtBiWQ https://t.co/wP8LUttOj5
LeBron James and the Lakers beat Pelicans in play-in, earn a playoff rematch with the Nuggets https://t.co/dAxFxvKlHP
Nuggets to rematch Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James in first-round playoff series https://t.co/0g2IIdMQNz
LeBron James and the Lakers outlast the Pelicans in the play-in, but face a tougher task versus the defending champion Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs. #NBA https://t.co/JsfxNWcKdq
Lakers hold off Pelicans for play-in win to earn playoff rematch with Nuggets https://t.co/JCnaysBaCZ https://t.co/ZXb3JZwNss
Final Stats LeBron: 23 pts, 9 reb, 9 ast, 3 stl, 2 blk DLo: 21 pts (5 3PM), 7 ast AD: 20 pts, 15 reb, 3 blk Austin: 16 pts, 6 ast, 5 reb https://t.co/9BQzIrR1eC
Lakers lock up No. 7 seed with play-in tournament win over Pelicans, setting up rematch with Nuggets https://t.co/ML0kcAqOOR via @USATODAY
D-Lo Russell made the two plays to seal the victory for the Lakers! First, the steal and then the 3-pointer in the corner. LeBron had another strong game with 23/9/9, and AD was a monster on the boards! The Lakers were phenomenal at the free-throw line in the fourth quarter toβ¦
WHAT. A. GAME. π€― LeBron: 23 PTS | 9 REB | 9 AST | 3 STL Russell: 21 PTS | 5 3PM | 6 AST AD: 20 REB | 15 REB Reaves: 16 PTS | 5 REB | 6 AST https://t.co/u9ClcpDOaP
Lakers clinch the 7 seed and will play the Nuggets in the first round. Pelicans have one more chance to make the playoffs on Friday. https://t.co/5gOxywf8v4
LAKERS WIN! LA clinches the No. 7 seed after beating the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106. https://t.co/wwGUgOmGjI https://t.co/JMb8hC8kDC
The Lakers defeat the Pelicans to officially clinch the No. 7 seed π₯ https://t.co/ptIF4ndpsX
Lakers and Nuggets have another date in the postseason. This time, it'll be in the opening round.
LAKERS BEAT THE PELICANS TO CLINCH NO. 7 SEED πΏ https://t.co/aFjS1UpMpu
Final: Lakers 110, Pelicans 106 The Lakers advance and will be the No. 7 seed. They will face the No. 2 Denver Nuggets in a rematch of last season's WCF. LeBron had 23/9/9. AD had 20 and 15. DLo had 21. LA improves to 3-0 in the Play-In. Up next: Game 1 at Denver on Saturday.
PLAYOFFS CLINCHED π The @Lakers take down the Pelicans to clinch the #7 seed in the West! https://t.co/TjgEc4JuXr
The Lakers defeat the Pelicans and secure a spot in the NBA playoffs β¨ https://t.co/Maa4xm6ZDJ
Third quarter: Lakers 83, Pelicans 76 NOP outscored LA 12-4 over the final 2:59 of the third quarter to get the crowd back into this game. LeBron has 19/5/7. DLo has 15 pts and 6 ast. AD has 10 pts and 11 rebs. LA is potentially 12 minutes away from a rematch with the Nuggets.
Lakers clinch No. 8 seed in West, set up play-in rematch with Pelicans https://t.co/U3mWAGuZaz
Lakers-Pelicans reaction: LA clinches the No. 8 spot in the Play-In: -- LeBron's two-way dominance -- LA rounding into form at the right time again -- The win-win of getting into the 7-8 game https://t.co/JKd4S4IGTJ https://t.co/6Gfv6Qjoqw