The New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers will face off in their NBA Cup group stage opener at Smoothie King Center on Friday, November 14.

The Lakers appeared inconsistent in their recent games, suffering a 92-121 setback against the Oklahoma City Thunder in their last game. Their record has dropped to 8-4. However, head coach JJ Redick showed concern about the team’s effort on the court.

At the same time, the Pelicans are missing their leader, Zion Williamson, who is out of the rotation due to his hamstring injury. The team suffered a significant 117-125 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers in their recent meeting, despite a strong effort from Derik Queen, who contributed 26 vital points.

Pelicans vs. Lakers: Prediction

The Lakers vs. Pelicans game is expected to be a ti

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