The new orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Lakers with the score 119-112 on Sunday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles California. Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins had a remarkable game against the Lakers with both of them posting double-doubles. Davis, along with his double-double, added three steals, three blocks, and three assists. While Cousins added eight assists and two blocks. The Pelicans get their first win of the season after losing their first two games.
Lonzo Ball commits five turnovers
Lonzo Ball had a monster game against the Phoenix Suns but he cooled down against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Ball contributed eight points, eight rebounds, 13 assists, and one steal in 36 minutes but he committed five turnovers. He had a terrible plus/minus stat line with minus 25 for the game. Ball went 3-of-13 from the field, 0-of-5 from beyond the arc, and 2-of-2 from the free throw line.
Clarkson scores season-high 24 points
Jordan Clarkson had an incredible game against the Pelicans. Led by Clarkson, the Lakers made a huge run in the fourth quarter that gave them the lead, but the Pelicans quickly made a run of their own to seal their win. He scored a season-high 24 points and five assists in 26 minutes. He shot 56 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three-point line.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scores 20 points
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (KCP) made his regular-season debut against the Pelicans after serving a two-game suspension. He went right down to business, contributing 20 points, two rebounds, one assist, two steals, and one block in 32 minutes. He shot 63.6 percent from the field, 50 percent from beyond the arc, and he made all four of his free throw shots.
Jrue Holiday plays an all-around game
Jrue Holiday was very active on the floor on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers. He contributed 14 points, five rebounds, six assists, and four steals in 38 minutes. He shot 54.5 percent from the field and he made all two of his free throw attempts. With Rajon Rondo out, Jrue Holiday will have to play a bigger role for the Pelicans this season, not just a scorer but also a facilitator.
Jameer Nelson makes his debut for the Pelicans
Jameer Nelson played his first game for the Pelicans after being signed to a one-year veterans minimum deal. On his first outing, He contributed five points, one rebound, five assists, and one steal in 24 minutes. Nelson will get a lot of minutes for the Pelicans, with Rajon Rondo out he will have the chance to revive his declining career this season.
Jameer Nelson has agreed to sign with New Orleans, league source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 21, 2017