Pelicans vs. Clippers score, takeaways: Paul George in MVP form as L.A. dismantles lethargic New Orleans squad This game was never close, as the Clippers got red-hot from deep

Here’s everything you need to know.Here are five takeaways from the Clippers’ win over Oklahoma City in the regular-season finale, including assistant Sam Cassell serving as head coach.Taking a look back at memorable sports moments that occurred on Aug. 15, including Mo’ne Davis pitching in the Little League World Series in 2014.On Sunday, the Dodgers’ Mookie Betts will partner with Pull Up Neighbor to provide pandemic necessities and voter registration services in Compton.Cody Bellinger breaks out of his slump with two home runs and Clayton Kershaw allows one hit over seven innings in the Dodgers’ 7-4 victory.Rams tight end Tyler Higbee knows how much Travis Kelce and George Kittle are getting paid, and he’s ready to show his true worth in 2020. Despite having a 36-point lead on Wednesday, the Suns got to within five in the fourth quarter and ultimately lost by just 10. After his 29-point night, James became just the fourth player in NBA history to reach 33,000 points, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, Karl Malone and Kobe Bryant.As he was introduced to the New Orleans crowd, Davis was welcomed with boos.A few New Orleans fans also showed Davis some love.Davis went on to score 27 points in the first half to get the Lakers off to a hot start, and an The Lakers' Kyle Kuzma had a message for New Orleans fans after they booed his teammate.After what was a competitive game, Davis exchanged jerseys with New Orleans' Jrue Holiday and discussed their friendship.Davis reportedly visited the Pelicans' locker room after the game, saying Davis left the Smoothie King Center being grateful for both organizations he has been a part of.

Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports. Tonight, I didn’t have that many emotions because I got that out of the way the first game. Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Full Game Highlights | February 25, 2019-20 NBA Season #nba #mlghighlights #mlg. The Lakers’ LeBron James tosses powder into the air during his pregame ritual before Friday night’s tipoff. LeBron James notches a triple-double with 34 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists as Los Angeles takes down New Orleans. Even when they were making runs I felt like we were in control.”The Lakers had hoped to take a lesson from their win over the Suns. Previously, she spent six years covering football, first for the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville, Fla., then the Houston Chronicle and ESPN. “I’m finding my way,” Davis said.

And again their opponent made a run.

GAME RECAP: Lakers 122, Pelicans 114.

But I wish them the best going forward.”Get all the Lakers news you need in Tania Ganguli's weekly newsletter. The Lakers’ LeBron James lofts an alley-oop pass to teammate Anthony Davis against the Pelicans. All Rights Reserved. LeBron James had 22 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 112-104 on Friday night.

Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes fouls Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the first half Friday night. “I enjoyed my time here, it’s my hometown,” Ball said. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy In looking back, the Lakers saw complacency in themselves once they’d built that big lead, and a failure to react to the Suns’ adjustments.On Friday night, the Lakers started the fourth quarter with a 22-point lead. The Pelicans’ Lonzo Ball, facing his former team, fouls the Lakers’ LeBron James in the first quarter Friday night at Staples Center. Anthony Davis set a new NBA record for most points in a player's first game against a former team when he visited New Orleans as a Laker on Wednesday night. With Ingram clinging to his arm, Davis scored to extend the Lakers’ lead to 11. BUY NOW: https://bit.ly/39ft9zG Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Full Game Highlights | March 1, 2019-20 NBA Season #nba #mlghighlights #mlg. Anthony Davis, LeBron James Make History in Lakers' Victory Over Pelicans. Lakers guard Danny Green shoots a three-pointer over New Orleans’ Josh Hart during the first quarter. Tania Ganguli covers the Lakers for the Los Angeles Times.

Unfortunately, I was hurt both years, which is terrible for me — and I know for the fans. More than once Friday night, Davis reached farther than most players can physically reach to produce spectacular dunks off lobs.

The Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma shadows the Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram, a former Laker, during the second quarter at Staples Center. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Sign up for Full-Court Text with NBA reporter Dan WoikeSign up for Full-Court Text with NBA reporter Dan Woike Times sports columnist Bill Plaschke talks about experiencing COVID-19. The Lakers’ LeBron James drives against the Pelicans’ Jrue Holiday, lower left, as Brandon Ingram looks on at Staples Center. The crowd mostly cheered.

Kyle Kuzma hits the game-winning 3 to end the Lakers 3-game losing streak, beat the Nuggets, 124-121. Yes, he says, it’s really as bad as you’ve heard.Statewide in California, the transmission rate of COVID-19 has stabilized or is falling, and hospitalization rates are also dropping.The body that runs the electric grid for most of California has declared a statewide Stage 3 emergency due to excessive heat driving up electricity use and straining the grid.The Senate Intelligence Committee, which is close to releasing its final report on the panel’s own investigation into Russian election meddling, believed Stephen K. Bannon may have lied to Congress, according to a letter obtained by The Times.President Trump’s order for a $400 unemployment extension might end up being $300 -- if it arrives at all. The Pelicans scored nine consecutive points to open the fourth quarter.“This is a team that you have to contain the basketball and try to take away the three,” Vogel said.New Orleans cut the Lakers’ lead to single digits with a short jumper from Ball.Receive SMS texts about the Lakers, Clippers and the rest of the NBA and text back with your questions.With less than four minutes remaining, Davis elevated to catch a lob from James. “I just see the ball and I just try to go get it,” Davis said. We’re just in a flow and a groove right now where everybody’s clicking.”It was a game of growth for Ball, too.