The New Orleans Pelicans (18-14) square off against the Los Angeles Lakers (17-16) at 7:00 PM ET on Sunday, December 31, 2023 on BSNO and SportsNet LA.
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Pelicans vs. Lakers Game Time and Odds
- Game Day: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV: Bally Sports (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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Pelicans Stats and Trends
- The 115.6 points per game the Pelicans average are just 1.3 more points than the Lakers allow (114.3).
- The Pelicans are shooting 48.2% from the field this season, 1.8 percentage points higher than the 46.4% the Lakers allow to opponents.
- New Orleans has a 16-7 straight-up record in games it shoots higher than 46.4% from the field.
- The Pelicans are averaging 116.1 points per game this season when playing at home, which is 1.2 more points than they’re averaging in away games (114.9).
- At home, New Orleans is surrendering 1.9 fewer points per game (112.2) than in road games (114.1).
Lakers Stats and Trends
- The Lakers’ 114.4 points per game are just 1.3 more points than the 113.1 the Pelicans allow.
- The Lakers have shot at a 48.5% rate from the field this season, 2.2 percentage points greater than the 46.3% shooting opponents of the Pelicans have averaged.
- Los Angeles has compiled a 14-8 straight-up record in games it shoots above 46.3% from the field.
- At home, the Lakers average 115.7 points per game. On the road, they score 113.3.
- Los Angeles is allowing fewer points at home (107.5 per game) than away (119.9).
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Pelicans vs. Lakers Stats and Rankings
| Pelicans Stat | Pelicans Rank | Lakers Stat | Lakers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.2 | 9th | Field Goal % | 48.5 | 6th |
| 46.3 | 9th | Field Goal % Allowed | 46.4 | 10th |
| 837 | 13th | Assists | 905 | 5th |
| 417 | 17th | Turnovers | 443 | 24th |
| 267 | 3rd | Steals | 255 | 6th |
| 146 | 21st | Blocks | 181 | 12th |
Pelicans and Lakers Recent Results
Pelicans
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2023 | vs. Jazz | 112-105 |
| 12/26/2023 | vs. Grizzlies | 116-115 |
| 12/23/2023 | vs. Rockets | 106-104 |
| 12/21/2023 | at Cavaliers | 123-104 |
| 12/19/2023 | vs. Grizzlies | 115-113 |
Lakers
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2023 | at Timberwolves | 108-106 |
| 12/28/2023 | vs. Hornets | 133-112 |
| 12/25/2023 | vs. Celtics | 126-115 |
| 12/23/2023 | at Thunder | 129-120 |
| 12/21/2023 | at Timberwolves | 118-111 |
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