Two days after finding their “defensive mojo” in a huge win over Houston, the Lakers saw their defense regress and cost them a shot at gaining ground in the playoff race.
Even with superstar Anthony Davis resting for the game, New Orleans had no trouble filling the bucket against the Lakers, scorching its way to a 128-115 win.
“They got everything they wanted,” Brandon Ingram said. “They were comfortable from the beginning. They gained a rhythm.”
The Lakers (29-30) started the game in fiery fashion, making 12 of their first 13 shots from the field.