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LeBron leads Lakers to Victory over Pelicans, Setting up Exciting Playoff Matchup with Nuggets

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LeBron James and the Lakers secure a playoff berth after defeating the Pelicans in a nail-biting showdown, gearing up for an epic showdown with the Nuggets! #NBAPlayoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers sealed their spot in the playoffs after a thrilling game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite a late surge from the Pelicans, LeBron James and the Lakers emerged victorious, setting the stage for an exciting matchup with the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs. Fans were on the edge of their seats as the Lakers secured the No. 7 seed with a hard-fought win, ensuring a rematch of last year's intense Western Conference finals.

As the NBA Play-in Tournament begins, all eyes are on the Lakers and their journey to face the reigning champions. LeBron James' leadership shone through as the Lakers edged past the Pelicans 110-106, showcasing their determination and skill on the court. The matchup between the Lakers and the Nuggets promises to be a must-watch event, with both teams gearing up to deliver a thrilling showdown for basketball fans worldwide.

In a post-game interview, LeBron James emphasized the importance of luck in achieving success in the playoffs, highlighting the competitive nature of the NBA postseason. With the Lakers' victory over the Pelicans, the stage is set for an epic clash between two powerhouse teams, as they vie for a chance to advance further in the playoffs. Stay tuned for the electrifying showdown between the Lakers and the Nuggets, as the battle for NBA supremacy unfolds on the court.

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Lakers survive Pelicans' rally, advance to matchup vs. Nuggets - ESPN (ESPN)

The Lakers survived a late surge from the Pelicans to clinch a playoff berth and a matchup with the Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs.

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LeBron James, Lakers Win Play-In vs. Zion, Pelicans as NBA Fans ... (Bleacher Report)

The Los Angeles Lakers took care of business Tuesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, and their reward is a date with the reigning NBA champions.

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How to watch today's Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans ... (CBS New York)

Watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans game as the NBA Play-in Tournament begins today.

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Lakers lock up No. 7 seed with play-in tournament win over Pelicans ... (Scores & Odds Hub)

The Lakers secured the No. 7 seed and set up a rematch of last year's Western Conference finals by defeating the Pelicans in Tuesday's play-in game.

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LeBron's Lakers edge Pelicans to book playoff clash with Nuggets (FRANCE 24)

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious late rally to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 on Tuesday and book a first-round NBA playoff ...

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How to watch today's New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers ... (Goal.com)

Everything you need to know about the NBA Play-in game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers, including start time and how to watch.

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Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Apr 16, 2024 Game ... (NBA.com)

Instead, the Lakers again outclassed the Pelicans and didn't even have to leave town as the two teams will square off in New Orleans on Tuesday during the NBA ...

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Lakers' LeBron James Says Teams 'Need' Luck to Be Successful in ... (Bleacher Report)

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is no stranger to the throes of the NBA playoffs, so he knows what it takes to be successful. While speaking to JJ ...

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Lakers beat Pelicans in Play-In Tournament, will meet defending ... (NBC Southern California)

LeBron James scored 23 points and the Lakers held on to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 to advance to the first round of the NBA Playoffs where they ...

Lakers beat Pelicans, advance to face Nuggets in the playoffs (Los Angeles Times)

D'Angelo Russell sinks key three-pointer, LeBron James almost has another triple-double and Anthony Davis had double-double as Lakers win play-in game.

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Lakers defeat New Orleans, will play Denver in 1st round of playoffs (Spectrum News)

The Lakers will be part of the playoffs. They clinched seventh place in the Western Conference by beating the New Orleans Pelicans in the play-in tournament, ...

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How Lakers beat Pelicans in Play-In Tournament: Zion Williamson ... (The Athletic)

The Lakers advance to face the Denver Nuggets, but the big story is Zion Williamson limping off late after a 40-point performance.

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Pelicans Coach Questions Officials After Play-in Tournament Loss to ... (Sports Illustrated)

Willie Green highlighted the free-throw discrepancy between New Orleans and Los Angeles in the NBA play-in tournament.

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Zion Williamson's night ends with late injury in Pelicans' loss to ... (ESPN Australia)

A monster 40-point performance by Zion Williamson ended in frustration as the Pelicans star left late in Tuesday's loss to the Lakers with a left leg ...

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Lakers ready for Nuggets rematch as Ham rejects talk of alternative ... (ESPN Australia)

After the Lakers advanced out of the play-in tournament, coach Darvin Ham was stunned when told of the recent chatter in the media that the Lakers would ...

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Lakers book playoff date with Nuggets, Kings eliminate Warriors (FRANCE 24)

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious late rally to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 on Tuesday and book a first-round NBA playoff ...

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Los Angeles Lakers edge past the New Orleans Pelicans in 'gritty ... (CNN)

The Los Angeles Lakers booked a place in the NBA Playoffs after beating the New Orleans Pelicans, 110-106, despite a 40-point game from Zion Williamson.

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Lakers book playoff date with Nuggets, Kings eliminate Warriors (Citizen Digital)

At 39, James is in the playoffs for the 17th time in 21 seasons. He'll get another shot at Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, who swept the Lakers in the Western ...

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NBA play-in: Lakers fend off Pelicans rally, advance to face Nuggets ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Lakers have advanced past the play-in. Their reward is a date with a Nuggets team that's beat them eight straight times.

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Zion Williamson shines in postseason debut, but leg injury leaves ... (Scores & Odds Hub)

New Orleans Pelicans may not have Zion Williamson at full strength Friday vs. Kings after star forward suffered leg injury late in loss to Lakers.

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Nuggets-Lakers: Schedule, how to watch, predictions & analysis (NBA.com)

A rematch of the 2022-23 Western Conference Finals awaits. If Denver's 3-0 regular season against the Los Angeles Lakers serves as any indication, we should ...

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Anthony Davis: Lakers 'Not Ducking the Smoke' in 2024 NBA ... (Bleacher Report)

The Los Angeles Lakers apparently have a mantra heading into the 2024 NBA playoffs. Both star Anthony Davis and coach Darvin Ham offered quotes about ...

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Lakers-Nuggets factors: Who stops Nikola Jokiฤ‡? Can D'Angelo ... (The Athletic)

The Nuggets swept the Lakers in last season's Western Conference final. What are the key factors entering this year's playoff rematch?

How the Lakers beat the Pelicans twice to punch their playoff ticket (Los Angeles Times)

How the Lakers beat the Pelicans twice to punch their playoff ticket ... Lakers forward LeBron James shoots between Pelicans guards Trey Murphy III and CJ ...

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Lakers 110-106 Pelicans (Apr 16, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA game from April 16, 2024 on ESPN.

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Lakers coach Darvin Ham rips 'insane asylum' idea that team should ... (Yahoo Sports)

Several in the sports world were pushing the idea that the Lakers should have intentionally lost on Tuesday night to avoid the Nuggets in the first round.

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Magic Johnson's Viral Post On X After Los Angeles Lakers Beat ... (Sports Illustrated)

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers secured the seventh seed in the Western Conference by defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106.

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Nuggets vs. Lakers Part III: Here's the playoff schedule (9News.com KUSA)

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles LA Lakers 2024 first round playoff series schedule start TV times tickets starting lineups pep rally ABC TNT LeBron James ...

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Lakers eager for playoffs rematch against Nuggets (LA Daily News)

Although the Lakers have lost the last eight games against the Nuggets, they're looking forward to the challenge in another playoff series.

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LAKERS: Los Angeles punches ticket to postseason in thrilling ... (uscannenbergmedia.com)

The Lakers were able to hold off New Orleans despite Zion Williamson scoring 40 points in his first career postseason game.

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Nuggets Coach Reminds Lakers of Recent Sweeps Ahead of NBA ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Denver Nuggets will face the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday to launch their first-round series in the 2024 NBA playoffs. It will be a revenge series of ...

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Lakers sink Pelicans to earn Nuggets playoff rematch (China Daily)

NEW ORLEANS โ€” LeBron James, Anthony Davis and their supporting cast have the Los Angeles Lakers looking like a tougher outfit in the playoffs than they ...

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Should Lakers be excited about Pelicans win, facing the Nuggets in ... (FOXSports.com)

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 to become the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. Their award? A first-round matchup against ...

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