Anthony Davis starred for the Los Angeles Lakers as they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 104-99 to safe their fifth straight NBA victory.
The 31-year-old scored 31 factors and added 14 rebounds, whereas Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht scored 27 factors.
LeBron James had 21 factors, seven rebounds and 5 assists for the guests, however failed to increase his career-best streak of 4 straight triple-doubles.
Brandon Boston Jr and Brandon Ingram, who had 32 factors for the hosts, made consecutive three-pointers to offer the Pelicans a 97-95 lead.
However James, 39, responded with consecutive three-pointers to offer the Lakers a 101-97 lead with 37 seconds remaining.
“A giant win. We wish each win we will get. We do not have time to really feel the primary month or two,” James stated.
“Each recreation is essential. Profitable in a hostile setting was essential for us.”
Elsewhere on Saturday, Jayson Tatum scored a three-pointer on the buzzer to information the Boston Celtics to a 126-123 extra time victory over the Toronto Raptors.
Tatum narrowly missed a triple-double with 24 factors, 11 rebounds and 9 assists as Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 27 factors.
De’Aaron Fox scored 49 factors because the Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 121-117 whereas the Dallas Mavericks earned a 110-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, who had been with out injured Victor Wembanyama.
