The New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers hit the court for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament. The winner earns the seventh seed in the Western Conference Playoffs. New Orleans is 30-22 against the Western Conference, and Los Angeles is 27-25 against conference opponents.
BOTTOM LINE: The New Orleans Pelicans host the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament. The winner claims the seventh seed in the Western Conference Playoffs.
The Lakers are 27-25 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles ranks second in the league scoring 55.6 points per game in the paint led by Anthony Davis averaging 15.9. TOP PERFORMERS: Zion Williamson is averaging 22.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and five assists for the Pelicans. CJ McCollum is averaging 25.6 points and 5.6 assists over the last 10 games.Pelicans wing Brandon Ingram returns from a knee injury in regular-season finale against the LakersDavis is averaging 25 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.4 blocks for the Lakers. Rui Hachimura is averaging 17.5 points over the last 10 games.
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