Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Final Score & Over/Under Result — Nov 14, 2025

Austin Reaves and the Lakers' perimeter attack overwhelmed New Orleans in a lopsided first half that essentially decided the outcome. Los Angeles stormed to a 35-point opening quarter—the game's highest-scoring frame—and parlayed that early surge into a 117-point first half en route to a 118-104 victory over the Pelicans. The combined total of 222 fell short of the market line, as the second half deteriorated into a slower grind; the teams managed just 55 combined points in the third quarter and 50 in the fourth.

Reaves led the Lakers with 31 points and 7 assists, while Luka Dončić chipped in 24 points and a team-high 12 assists. DeAndre Ayton dominated the glass with 16 rebounds and 20 points, completing a balanced three-pronged attack. Trey Murphy III kept New Orleans competitive with a game-high 35 points, but the Pelicans' supporting cast—Jeremiah Fears (19 points) and Herbert Jones (13 points)—could not offset Los Angeles's depth. After trailing in pace over their last 10 games (107.5 points scored versus 117.4 allowed for the Lakers), New Orleans' defense was particularly porous early, allowing the visitors to race ahead before settling into a defensive standoff. The Pelicans' inability to capitalize on fast-break opportunities or generate consistent ball movement proved decisive in a contest that hinged on a methodical Lakers execution in transition.