January 8, 2026 – Fresh off sweeping the Grizzlies, the Los Angeles Lakers hit the road and survived a career-night from Trey Murphy III to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-103 on January 6. The superstar pair of LeBron James and Luka Dončić delivered again, extending LA’s clutch record to 13-0.
Key Highlights from Lakers vs Pelicans January 6
LeBron James: 30 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists – takeover in the fourth
Luka Dončić: 30 points, 10 assists – including bailout shot-clock threes
Deandre Ayton: 18 points, 11 rebounds
LA dominated the fourth with an 18-4 run despite Murphy’s career-high 42 points.
This was the fourth game this season where both stars scored 30+; Lakers are 4-0 in those.
The win improved the Lakers to 23-11, solidifying third in the West. Fans searching Lakers vs Pelicans January 2026 highlights, LeBron Luka Pelicans 2026, or Lakers clutch win 2026 will find plenty of fireworks.
The LeBron-Luka era is delivering must-watch basketball. Which duo performance was better – the Grizzlies sweep or the Pelicans escape? Comment below!
Sources: NBA.com, ESPN, official game recaps.
