![LeBron James helped lead the Lakers to a much-needed win on Wednesday (Feb. 27). [Image via Bleacher Report/YouTube]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/2/28/660x290/b_502x220x82/lebron-james-helped-lead-the-lakers-to-a-much-needed-win-on-wednesday-feb-27-image-via-bleacher-reportyoutube_2216513.jpg "LeBron James helped lead the Lakers to a much-needed win on Wednesday (Feb. 27). [Image via Bleacher Report/YouTube]")
On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the New Orleans Pelicans. It featured the man the team was trying to trade for, Anthony Davis, as well as a player they traded away, Julius Randle. Both played quite well. However, LeBron James and company were able to pull away with the victory. Here's a look at the top five player performances for this game.
LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron mentioned before that he's activated his "playoffs intensity" earlier than usual. It seemed to be on last night as the King scored 33 points, gave out 10 assists, and grabbed six rebounds. His highlights included sweet dunks and a crazy one-leg three he hit as the shot clock was expiring.
33 PTS | 6 REB | 10 AST@KingJames & the @Lakers win at home! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/AaK7NvmywC
— NBA (@NBA) February 28, 2019
Brandon Ingram - Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron had help in this victory and Brandon Ingram was one of the players who contributed. Ingram finished his night with 23 points, six rebounds, and four assists to help out in the victory.
🎥 Brandon Ingram continued his hot play of late, dropping 23 points with 6 rebounds #LakersWin pic.twitter.com/zdCWArl1zX
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 28, 2019
Kyle Kuzma - Los Angeles Lakers
Kyle Kuzma had his share of highlight dunks and important shots as well. He tallied 22 points on 9-for-15 shooting. In addition, he grabbed five rebounds and gave out two assists.
🎥 Kyle Kuzma tallied 22 points tonight en route to the #LakersWin over New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/SmSqHfLTfc
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 28, 2019
Julius Randle - New Orleans Pelicans
With Anthony Davis playing limited minutes, Julius Randle has stepped up quite a bit and shown his skills. On Wednesday night, Randle led the Pelicans with 35 points, six rebounds, three assists, a steal, and a block. He may not have been on the winning side, but he certainly reminded the Lakers why they shouldn't have traded him.
Julius Randle lighting up the Lakers in the 1st quarter pic.twitter.com/D0hHM7JoIl
— Sports ReUp (@SportsReUp) February 28, 2019
Jrue Holiday - New Orleans Pelicans
Jrue Holiday also hit plenty of big shots as his team battled for a win. Holiday was 8-for-19 from the field with 19 points, but also gave out 10 assists, and grabbed seven rebounds in the effort. He doesn't dunk all that often, but this breakaway play shows what the former All-Star is capable of.
Jrue Holiday (19p/6r/9a) gets out in transition!#DoItBig 108#LakeShow 111
— NBA (@NBA) February 28, 2019
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