Lakers beat Pelicans 95-91
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 95-91 to end a 4-game losing streak.
Julius Randle’s driving layup answered Jrue Holiday’s cutting layup and put the Lakers back ahead for good with 43 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
Lou Williams’ floater with 18.5 seconds left made it 94-91, and Randle’s free throw with 5.7 seconds left put it away at 95-91.
During clutch time, the Lakers outscored the Pelicans 15-10. Williams scored 7 of the Lakers’ 15 on 3 for 5 shooting.
Williams had 19 points (9 in the fourth quarter) and a season-high 8 assists.
For the Pelicans, Tyreke Evans scored 21 points (11 in the first quarter).
The Lakers went 25 for 32 at the line to the Pelicans’ 9 for 14. The Pelicans forced 8 turnovers, about 5 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Lakers outscored the Pelicans 21-10 in 7 minutes with Williams, Clarkson, Randle, Brown and Nance on the floor together.