James and Doncic each score 30 as Lakers hold off Pelicans

LeBron James and Luca Doncic each scored 30 points and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 111-103; Trey Murphy had a career-high 41 for New Orleans.

LeBron James scored 30 points and Luca Doncic added 30 points and 10 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-103 in New Orleans. The Lakers opened the fourth quarter with a strong run that created separation late. Trey Murphy scored a career-high 41 for the Pelicans, who led at times but were unable to regain the lead in the final period. The game featured key late 3-pointers from Doncic as the shot clock wound down. Key details: - Final score: Los Angeles Lakers 111, New Orleans Pelicans 103. - LeBron James scored 30 points and Luca Doncic finished with 30 points and 10 assists, including two off-balance 3-pointers late. - Deandre Ayton had 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Lakers. - Trey Murphy scored a career-high 41 points for the Pelicans; Zion Williamson had 15 and Derik Queen had 10 points and 13 rebounds. - New Orleans missed several free throws and a high share of its 3-point attempts; the Lakers shot about 50.6% for the game. - The win was Los Angeles' fourth in five games, and the loss extended New Orleans' losing streak to eight games. Summary: The Lakers' late fourth-quarter run carried them to a 111-103 victory, while the Pelicans' strong scoring night from Trey Murphy was not enough to close the gap. Both teams are scheduled to play again Wednesday: the Lakers at San Antonio and the Pelicans at Atlanta.