Match preview: Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the New Orleans Pelicans on the 27th of February 2022(USA), as the race to the playoffs is heating up and the fight among the teams is getting intense.
Lakers and Pelicans have had a bad season due to injuries to their star players and will be looking to improve their record to have any chance of making the playoffs.
Both these teams are looking forward to the play-in tournament to get into the playoffs and might face off against each other again during that.
Current record of both the teams:
- The Los Angeles Lakers are currently having a record of 27-32 and are the 9th seed in the west.
- The New Orleans Pelicans are currently having a record of 24-36 and are the 12th seed in the west.
Injury Report:
Lakers:
- Anthony Davis – Ankle
- Kendrick Nunn – Knee
Pelicans:
- Zion Williamson – Foot
- Larry Nance Jr. – Knee
- Kira Lewis Jr. – MCL sprain
Players to watch out for in Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- LeBron James – Lakers :
LeBron will be performing well in the absence of Anthony Davis and is expected to have big games till AD is out injured to keep the hopes of the Lakers alive.
- Brandon Ingram – Pelicans :
On his return against the team that drafted him and in the absence of Zion, this has been Brandon Ingram’s team and he has fully justified it with his performances throughout the season and with the help of CJ, he will be expected to have a big night again.
Match Prediction & Telecast details:
The Los Angeles Lakers need to start winning games as simple as that, if they lose this game against the Pelicans then their hopes to a playoff spot will slowly start fading away and it will be a national embarrassment.
Prediction:
- Los Angeles Lakers to win the game.
You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS.
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