Match preview: Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the New Orleans Pelicans on 1st April, 2022(USA), as the race to the playoffs tightens up with less than 10 games left for every team in the regular season.
Lakers will be extra motivated to win the game as Anthony Davis will be returning to the lineup following his ankle injury and you can expect the Lakers to go on a big run to end the regular season now.
The Pelicans on the other hand are in a good spot to qualify for the play-in tournament and they have been playing really well since the inclusion of CJ McCollum.
The current record of both the teams:
- The Lakers are currently having a record of 31-44 and are the 10th seed in the West
- The New Orleans Pelicans are currently having a record of 33-43 and are the 9th seed in the West
Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers:
- Kendrick Nunn – Knee
Pelicans:
- Zion Williamson – Knee
- Kira Lewis Jr. – ACL
Players to watch out for in Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Anthony Davis – Lakers
AD will be back following his lengthy spell on the sidelines due to an ankle injury and he will look to idminate his former team to keep the playoffs hopes alive for the Lakers.
- Brandon Ingram – Pelicans
Another playing who will be facing his former team is Brandon Ingram and he loves to dominate the Lakers, you can expect him to go off against his old team once again just like he has done quite often in the past.
Match Prediction & Telecast Details:
The Lakers can’t lose this game with LeBron and AD back, they surely have to bounce back here else there could be curtains drawn on their season.
Prediction:
- Los Angeles Lakers to win the game.
You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS.
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