The New Orleans Pelicans posted a 139-117 home victory over the Los Angeles Lakers to enter the All-Star weekend on a three-game win streak. The 139 points tied the franchise record for most points ever scored in a game.
Emeka Okafor was added to the starting lineup just minutes before the tip for his second straight start with the Pelicans this season. New Orleans got off to quick start, scoring a franchise-record 46 points in the first quarter. Also in that quarter, both Rajon Rondo and Lakers guard Isaiah Thomas were ejected four seconds after this flagrant foul on the game clock.