As boos rained down from the Crypto.com Arena crowd, New Orleans kept capitalizing on Los Angeles mistakes Sunday, creating transition baskets and dunks off Lakers turnovers. As a result, ESPN broadcaster Ryan Ruocco described the Western Conference matchup as a “Pelican pounding.”
Pelicans torch LeBron, Lakers to move into 10th place in Western Conference
The New Orleans Pelicans were in the midst of demolishing the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday when Naji Marshall swatted LeBron James’ layup attempt off the backboard.
Lakers booed by home crowd during 28-point loss to Pelicans; Los Angeles drops fifth game in last 6
The Los Angeles Lakers were booed by their home fans as they were dominated by the New Orleans Pelicans, 123-95, on Sunday night at Crypto.