The Lakers raced out to a big lead early, withstood a second-half rally and walked away victorious for a seventh-straight game on Sunday, knocking off the Pelicans 133-121.

Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić each eclipsed 30 points for a second straight game to lead the way. New Orleans, on the second night of a back-to-back, were without a host of players, including Zion Williamson.

The purple and gold jumped to a 10-point lead early in the first. Luka and Austin combined for 13 points. Rookie Derik Queen had all four points for New Orleans. The Lakers were shooting 54% from the field, while the Pelicans were shooting 28%.

Luka continued to own the quarter, already scoring in double figures and going 3-5 from behind the arc.

Dalton Knecht saw some playing time and knocked down a triple. Lo

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