Davis Powers Pelicans Past Lakers, 109-102
NEW ORLEANS (CBSLA.com/AP) — Anthony Davis had 25 points, 12 rebounds and six blocked shots, and the New Orleans Pelicans pulled away from the reeling Los Angeles Lakers for a 109-102 victory Wednesday night.
Tyreke Evans had 19 points and 11 assists for New Orleans. Ryan Anderson and Jrue Holiday each added 17 points.
Kobe Bryant scored 33 on 10-of-28 shooting, one night after setting the NBA record for most missed field goals in a career.
Carlos Boozer had 16 points and Jeremy Lin 15 for the Lakers, who lost their second straight and dropped to 1-7 this season.
The Lakers were as close as 63-60 on Lin's jumper from about 4 feet behind the 3-point line in the middle of the third quarter, but the Pelicans closed the period on a 22-12 run that included nine points from Holiday.
New Orleans dominated inside and got several easy baskets, outscoring Los Angeles 60-34 in the paint. That also played a part in the Pelicans shooting 54.9 percent (45 of 82), compared to 41.7 percent (35 of 84) for the Lakers
Omer Asik grabbed 13 rebounds for New Orleans, which outrebounded Los Angeles 44-38. Ed Davis had 11 boards for the Lakers.
Wesley Johnson and Jordan Hill each scored 10 points for Los Angeles.
The game marked the fourth time since last season that Davis reached at least 25 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks in a game. The rest of the NBA has combined to do that twice in that span.
Bryant's point total was the highest for any player against the Pelicans this season.
Lakers guard Ronnie Price committed a flagrant foul in the second half, which resulted in an ejection when he connected with a forearm to the face of Austin Rivers.
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