CJ McCollum scored 22 points (12 on 4 3-pointers), and the New Orleans Pelicans routed the Los Angeles Lakers 123-95.
The Pelicans led by as many as 32, pulling away with a 26-7 run in the third quarter.
For the Lakers, LeBron James scored 32 points (22 in the paint).
The Pelicans shot 51.1% from the field and 43.3% from 3 to the Lakers’ 41.7% and 20.6%. The Lakers turned it over 23 times, about 8 more than usual for this many possessions. The Pelicans outscored the Lakers 26-12 on the fast break. The Pelicans’ starters outscored the Lakers 41-24 in 14 minutes together.