The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 122-114.
It was an even start out of the gate as the Lakers and Pelicans traded baskets, but New Orleans was much more aggressive attacking in transition. Kyle Kuzma, starting in place of Anthony Davis, got loose for a pair of dunks in the half court, but Zion Williamson answered on the other end.
LeBron James looked to get going on offense as he used his size and strength to bully his way to the rim and finish in the paint. Brandon Ingram dominated the final minutes of the quarter for New Orleans and Los Angeles found themselves down 33-29.