Luka Doncic led the LA Lakers in factors and minutes as they crushed the New Orleans Pelicans (124-108) on Friday.
Enjoying on the second evening of a back-to-back on their dwelling courtroom, the Lakers bounced again from a deflating loss towards the Warriors (123-116) on Thursday.
NBA followers on X (previously Twitter) reacted to the efficiency from Doncic and co. however seemingly downplayed their win towards an undermanned Pelicans roster.
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“Cannot do this towards staff” – Stated one fan
“Pelicans, does not depend sadly for LeMickey and his Goon Squad” – stated one other fan
“Decimated pelicans staff lmao this don’t transfer me” – Vented one other fan
Luka Doncic began out chilly from the ground, lacking all his discipline aim makes an attempt within the first quarter. He ultimately discovered his groove, ending with 35 factors, six rebounds and 6 assists, going 10-21 from the ground and 4-10 from downtown. Doncic’s robust restoration efficiency bodes properly for the Lakers after he did not nail a three-pointer towards the Warriors. The Lakers (47-30) took over the third seed within the West with this win, leapfrogging the Nuggets (47-31).