In a game against the New Orleans Pelicans, LeBron James put on a stellar performance, recording 28 points, 17 assists, 11 rebounds, and five steals. His efforts helped the Los Angeles Lakers secure the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 124-108 victory. As a result, the Pelicans dropped out of contention for a top-six seeding.

Anthony Davis, facing his former team, had an impressive game as well, contributing 30 points and 11 rebounds. However, he asked to be taken out of the game in the final minutes due to an injury.

James’ triple-double marked his fifth of the season and his playmaking skills were instrumental in the Lakers’ dominance in the paint, outscoring the Pelicans 68-42 in that area.

Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell also made significant contributions for the Lakers, scoring 20 and 19 points, respectively. The Lakers finished the regular season strong, winning eight of their last 11 games.

On the Pelicans’ side, CJ McCollum led the team with 23 points, while Brandon Ingram returned from injury to score 13 points. Zion Williamson had a well-rounded performance with 12 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists, while Herb Jones added 18 points.

The upcoming rematch between the Lakers and the Pelicans will determine the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The winner of that game will secure the seventh seed, while the loser will face the winner of a matchup between the ninth-seeded Sacramento Kings and the 10th-seeded Golden State Warriors in another play-in game.