A look at three key numbers related to Saturday’s game at the Smoothie King Center between the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans (6 p.m., Fox Sports New Orleans, WRNO 99.5 FM):
5, 3: Number of players averaging double-digit scoring for the Lakers and Pelicans, respectively. One of the big factors behind why Los Angeles is off to a surprising start (5-4) is its balanced offense, with a handful of players averaging between 14.2 and 15.9 points per game. At this early stage of the regular season, defenses must account for an array of guards who can score, including Lou Williams (15.