Lakers Score 87 Points in a Spectacular First Half and Roll to a 139–122 Victory Over Pelicans

Brandon Ingram (14) of the New Orleans Pelicans is guarded by D'Angelo Russell (L) of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half in Los Angeles on Feb. 9, 2024. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES—D'Angelo Russell scored 30 points, Austin Reaves added 27 and the Los Angeles Lakers rode a spectacular 87-point first half to a 139–122 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, Feb. 9.

LeBron James had 21 points and 14 assists, and Rui Hachimura scored 16 of his 21 points in the first half while the Lakers put on an offensive masterclass in their fourth victory in five games.