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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dribbles the ball as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Yannick Peterhans)

Lakers score 87 points in a spectacular first half and roll to a 139-122 victory over Pelicans

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

By GREG BEACHAM
Published - Feb 10, 2024, 01:10 AM ET
Last Updated - Feb 10, 2024, 01:10 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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.

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. Anthony Davis added 20 points as Los Angeles dominated on the second night of a back-to-back set.

Russell was the centerpiece in his return from a one-game injury absence, hitting six 3-pointers and adding five assists while the Lakers snapped New Orleans' four-game winning streak.

The Lakers led 87-74 at halftime after tying a franchise record with 51 points in the second quarter, shredding New Orleans' defense in their most prolific half of the season and the second highest-scoring first half in franchise history. With Russell's 21 points leading the way, all five starters scored at least 12 while Los Angeles hit 11 3-pointers and 67.4% of its shots overall.

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