The Los Angeles Lakers secured a convincing 124-108 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, who were without their key players. Despite a brief second-quarter scare where the Pelicans led by seven, the Lakers regained control in the fourth quarter, highlighted by standout performances from Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, each scoring 30 points. LeBron James contributed 27 points, underscoring the Lakers' offensive strength. With this victory, the Lakers improved to a 47-30 record, climbing to third in the Western Conference, just ahead of the Denver Nuggets who lost to the Golden State Warriors.

Meanwhile, the Warriors showcased their prowess by defeating the Nuggets 118-104, led by Stephen Curry's 36 points. The Warriors are now 20-2 with both Curry and Jimmy Butler in the lineup. In another match, the Los Angeles Clippers dominated the short-handed Dallas Mavericks, winning 114-91, keeping the pressure on the teams fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference.