On March 3, Beijing time, the Pelicans won three consecutive victories over the Kings in a 125-95 victory. In this game, the Kings led by two points in the first quarter, trailed by four points after the second quarter, the Pelicans played a 31-21 climax in the third quarter, and the final quarter was 29-13 to break the Kings, and the final victory of 30 points was too good.
Pelicans forward core Brandon Ingram continued his excellent performance against the Lakers, 31 minutes in the game, 15 of 19, 3 of 3 three-pointers, 3 of 33 points, 5 rebounds, shooting 78.9%, 66.7% from three-point range, a variety of unsolvable mid-range jumpers, he and McCollum's partner complemented each other.
CJ was 7 of 16 in this campaign, 2 of 7 three-pointers, 17 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds and 1 steal, shooting 43.8%, CJ seemed to be stronger after playing the number one position, and the Pelicans averaged a career high of 6 assists per game in 8 games.
After All-Star Weekend, the Pelicans won three straight games and scored 73 points, 15 points over the Suns, 28 points over the Lakers and 30 points over the Kings. McCollum also played better and better at the Pelicans.
Pelicans fans PS this picture, the Pelicans into the playoffs more and more likely, because the Pelicans in the future schedule is easier than the Lakers, the Lakers have the hardest schedule in the league, and Anthony Davis has a difficult comeback in the regular season.
The Pelicans have won eight of their last 12 games, and they are only 1.5 wins away from the ninth-place Lakers in the West, and the Fat Tigers have also spread good news.
Pelicans officials said Zion Williamson's fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot is healing well and he will gradually become involved in weight training and basketball activities. That's a huge threat to the Lakers.
The Lakers are currently 27-34, the Pelicans are 26-36, the Pelicans are only 1.5 wins away from the Lakers, feeling that the Lakers are about to fall to the tenth place in the West at any time, the Lakers need to play two playoffs to enter the playoffs, and the Pelicans and Clippers with better lineup depth are obviously more chances than the Lakers.
According to ESPN's forecast based on the BPI combat strength index, the probability of the Lakers entering the playoffs is 10.1%, and the probability of the Pelicans entering the playoffs is 22.6%, so the Lakers are difficult. James panicked? The 37-year-old king has been physically weak in the last quarter and cannot lead the team to victory, especially against the Lone Ranger, no one can help him, the second point is that Wei Shao is either playing iron or making mistakes.
Text/Yan Xiaobai