The Lakers (9-31) ended a four-game losing streak, winning an ugly one against the New Orleans Pelicans (11-26) on Tuesday night. Here are five takeaways from the Lakers' 95-91 victory at Staples Center.
1. Injuries to Kobe Bryant (Achilles) and Brandon Bass (foot) led to a young lineup to close out the game late in the fourth quarter. Coach Byron Scott went with veteran Lou Williams, and four first- or second-year players in Julius Randle, Larry Nance Jr., Jordan Clarkson and Anthony Brown.