The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t figured out how to beat the Denver Nuggets once — let alone four times in seven games. However, after handling the New Orleans Pelicans (for the second time in three days) in the Play-In Tournament, LeBron James’ confidence in his group is warranted.
After winning their play-in game against the Pelicans, the Lakers are set to play the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs. Here’s a look at the complete series schedule.
The Lakers gutted out a tough win versus the Pelicans to punch their ticket to the NBA playoffs. It certainly wasn’t the cleanest path to victory that the Lakers took in securing their play-in win on Tuesday over the Pelicans, 110-106.
Darvin Ham opened up on the Lakers' impending first round playoff matchup against the Denver Nuggets, acknowledging the Lakers' spotty record against them while exuding confidence about what they could achieve this series.
D’Angelo Russell came up big for the Los Angeles Lakers yet again on Tuesday night in their 110-106 Play-In victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. The 28-year-old finished with 21 points, which included a clutch trey down the stretch to help lift LA.
Tuesday night’s Western Conference play-in game was a showdown to remember, with the Los Angeles Lakers edging out the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 to secure a playoff berth.
LeBron James recorded 23 points, nine rebounds and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers clinched a playoff berth with a 110-106 victory over the host New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night.
The Lakers limped to the finish line on Tuesday but got the job done in New Orleans to secure a play-in win and the No. 7 seed. The Lakers outlasted a frantic Pelicans comeback and a back-and-forth fourth quarter to secure a second-straight win in New Orleans and earn the No.
Despite finishing with a quality 47-35 record, the Los Angeles Lakers landed in the eighth spot in the Western Conference, setting up a matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans to begin the NBA Play-In Tournament.
Magic Johnson is not ducking any smoke. The retired Lakers great spoke out on X this week with the team about to face the Pelicans in the play-in tournament on Tuesday.
If the Los Angeles Lakers defeat the New Orleans Pelicans in Tuesday's Western Conference play-in tournament, they will secure a first-round matchup against the Denver Nuggets.
A Western Conference executive told NBA insider Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports that the people within the Los Angeles Lakers who may be in favor of trading
Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis is currently listed as questionable for Tuesday’s important showdown against the New Orleans Pelicans on the road.
With the Lakers preparing for a Play-in game against the Pelicans tomorrow, there’s a promising update for fans eyeing the return of one key player: defensive-minded wing Jarred Vanderbilt.
The Los Angeles Lakers came into their final regular season game securing a much needed win. Going into Sunday, tensions were high as the Lakers had the possible outcome of dropping down to the tenth seed if they were to lose.