Davis leads Los Angeles against New Orleans after 40-point performance

Los Angeles Lakers (8-4, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (4-9, 14th in the Western Conference)

New Orleans; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles visits the New Orleans Pelicans after Anthony Davis scored 40 points in the Lakers' 120-115 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

The Pelicans are 2-5 against Western Conference opponents. New Orleans is 1-7 in games decided by 10 points or more.

The Lakers are 5-2 in conference matchups. Los Angeles is third in the Western Conference scoring 52.7 points per game in the paint led by Davis averaging 17.6.

The Pelicans score 105.1 points per game, 12.2 fewer points than the 117.3 the Lakers allow. The Lakers average 117.8 points per game, 3.8 more than the 114.0 the Pelicans give up to opponents.

TOP PERFORMERS: Yves Missi is shooting 53.7% and averaging 6.8 points for the Pelicans.

LeBron James is averaging 23.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 9.6 assists for the Lakers.

LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 2-8, averaging 103.5 points, 43.9 rebounds, 23.3 assists, 6.8 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.3 points per game.

Lakers: 6-4, averaging 118.1 points, 40.6 rebounds, 27.4 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 118.8 points.

INJURIES: Pelicans: Zion Williamson: out (hamstring), CJ McCollum: out (adductor), Herbert Jones: out (shoulder ), Dejounte Murray: out (hand), Jose Alvarado: out (hamstring), Jordan Hawkins: out (back).

Lakers: Jaxson Hayes: day to day (ankle), Jalen Hood-Schifino: day to day (groin), Rui Hachimura: day to day (ankle), Jarred Vanderbilt: out (foot), Christian Wood: out (knee).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.