Los Angeles takes on New Orleans aiming to prolong its six-game win streak. The teams match up Tuesday for the first time this season.
As mentioned, many famous Hollywood names were seen sitting by the courtside during the March 4 NBA game. Leonardo DiCaprio was snapped in an LA Dodgers baseball cap. Actor-comedian Sacha Baron Cohen and fashion editor-stylist Edward Enninful also sat next to the Oscar -winning Hollywood star.
During the Lakers vs. Pelicans game, LeBron James' career stats' comparison to the NBA franchise sparked mixed reaction on social media.
Austin Reaves remains questionable for the Los Angeles Lakers game against the New Orleans Pelicans as he deals with his injury.
Actress Dyan Cannon made a rare public appearance as she was spotted at Crypto.com Arena watching the Lakers play the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, March 4.
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Dalton Knecht by the numbers against New Orleans
Los Angeles (39-21) defeated New Orleans (17-45), 136-115, Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht totaled 13 points, four rebounds and three assists in 26 minutes for the Lakers. He converted 5-of-9 field goal attempts, 2-of-6 three-point attempts and 1-of-2 free throw attempts.
The 40-year-old Lakers star has willingly stepped back from being the primary playmaker; however, the new dynamic with Luka has opponents scrambling.