- Matchup: Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- Broadcast: Gulf Coast Sports
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The New Orleans Pelicans (8-29) aim to secure a victory against the Los Angeles Lakers (22-11) at the Smoothie King Center this Tuesday.
The Lakers recently faced the Grizzlies, clinching a win with a score of 120-114. Los Angeles showcased a robust performance, achieving a 47.5% shooting rate (38 out of 80 attempts) and successfully landing 11 of their 41 three-point attempts. They excelled at the free-throw line, converting 33 out of 41 for an impressive 80.5%. On the boards, the Lakers recorded a total of 45 rebounds, including 8 offensive grabs. They also delivered 30 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and secured 4 steals. From a defensive perspective, the Lakers allowed opponents to shoot at 42.0% from the floor, with the Grizzlies dishing out 29 assists and achieving 6 steals. Memphis managed to collect 47 rebounds (16 offensive, 31 defensive) and recorded 6 blocks. The Grizzlies finished the match at 90.9% from the free-throw line, nailing 20 of their 22 shot attempts and hitting 10 of 41 shots from beyond the arc. In terms of fouls, the Lakers committed 18 personal fouls compared to the Grizzlies’ 31.
Luka Doncic played a pivotal role in the game. He demonstrated his skills with a 50.0% shooting rate from the field and recorded 8 assists over 39 minutes, grabbing 9 rebounds and scoring 36 points on 10 out of 20 shooting.
The Los Angeles Lakers enter this matchup with a record of 22-11 this season. They average 15.5 turnovers per game and commit 20.0 fouls. Team-wise, the Lakers collect 41.1 rebounds per game and have accumulated 824 assists this season, ranking them 26th for playmaking in the league. They currently hold a shooting percentage of 34.3% from beyond the arc (386 of 1,126) and 78.4% from the free-throw line. The Lakers score an average of 117.3 points per game (14th in the NBA), shooting 50.1% from the field.
Defensively, the Lakers force their opponents into 15.2 turnovers per game while averaging 22.8 fouls. They allow 37.7% shooting from three-point range and rank 18th in points allowed per game (117.3). The Lakers’ defense permits a shooting percentage of 48.7% (1,406 of 2,887) and averages 40.2 rebounds per game, ranking 14th in assists allowed with 915 surrendered this season.
In their previous outing, the Pelicans suffered a loss against the Heat, finishing at 125-106. On the boards, New Orleans allowed Miami to collect 43 rebounds (12 offensive). The Pelicans hit 40.9% from three-point range, making 18 of 44 attempts, and went 13 of 18 at the free-throw line (72.2%). Defensively, they allowed the Heat to shoot 46.5% (47 of 101). Overall, New Orleans shot 46.7%, connecting on 42 of 90 attempts and was successful on 16 of 40 three-point tries (40.0%). The Pelicans hit 75.0% of their free-throw attempts, converting 6 attempts. The Heat committed 14 fouls, leading to 8 free-throw tries for New Orleans. They also turned the ball over 26 times but managed to secure 9 steals. New Orleans gathered 36 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards for a total of 42 rebounds in the game.
Trey Murphy III proved to be a key player for the Pelicans, contributing 27 points during his 38 minutes on the court while also providing 5 assists. He achieved a shooting rate of 52.6%, converting 10 of 19 attempts, along with 8 rebounds.
The Pelicans currently hold a record of 8-29 this season, averaging 20.4 personal fouls per game and achieving a free-throw percentage of 78.8%. They assist teammates 24.6 times per game (26th in the league) and average 14.6 turnovers. New Orleans has scored a total of 4,261 points this campaign (an average of 115.2 points per game) while grabbing 43.4 rebounds per contest. In terms of offensive efficiency, the Pelicans shoot 46.1% from the floor, placing them 22nd in the NBA.
On the defensive side, the Pelicans rank 28th in points allowed per game at 123.1. They force 15.0 turnovers per game and have allowed opponents to shoot 48.7% from the field (25th in the league). New Orleans permits 35.8% shooting from three-point range (557 of 1,554) and allows a free-throw conversion rate of 79.1%. They surrender an average of 29.2 assists and 45.8 rebounds per game, ranking 29th and 24th in the league, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Los Angeles
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