The Los Angeles Lakers (9 - 31) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans (11 - 26) 95 - 91 on Tuesday night. In a battle between two horrible defenses, the offenses really struggled. The two teams combined for just 79 points in the first half and shot horrendously. The Pelicans actually outshot the Lakers 42 percent to 37 percent in the game, but fouled far too often. The Lakers got to the free - throw line 32 times while the Pelicans got there just 14 times. The three - point shooting was horrible all - around, as the two teams combined to go 12 - for - 52 from long distance. What won it for the Lakers was a 28 - point fourth quarter in which they trailed by four heading in. New Orleans had to play this game without Anthony Davis and they clearly miss him when he's not in the lineup. They are now 0 - 5 without Davis starting and the offense simply looks bad without him. Six players scored in double - figures for New Orleans tonight, but the other four players who appeared combined for just six points. Tyreke Evans was once again the best player, as he tallied 21 points, five rebounds and four assists, despite missing two three's late that ended up being huge. The Pelicans will have to play on Wednesday in their next game in a back - to - back against the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers have been playing better ball as of late and this result shows why. The defense has taken a complete 180 over recent weeks and this marks the fourth time in their last seven games where they have allowed 97 or less points. Kobe Bryant was dealing with Achilles soreness coming in and failed to return after the half due to a recurrence of the injury. Lou Williams has been the best player over recent weeks for the Lakers and he was here once again, as he finished with 19 points, eight assists and four rebounds. He went 10 - for - 10 from the free - throw line and Williams has been making a living from there all season long. Jordan Clarkson hadn’t scored for the first 20 minutes or so of this game, but ended up finishing with 18 points and seven boards in a great second half. Los Angeles will need to keep playing well in their next game, when they travel to Oakland to take on the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.
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