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LeBron's Lakers Secure Playoff Berth After Intense Battle with Pelicans

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In a thrilling matchup, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers emerged victorious against the New Orleans Pelicans with a 110-106 win, securing their spot in the playoffs. The intense game showcased LeBron's leadership and skill as the Lakers held off a late rally from the Pelicans to clinch the No. 7 seed. This sets the stage for an exciting playoff showdown with the Denver Nuggets, promising a fierce battle on the court.

The Lakers' win not only secured their playoff spot but also avenged last year's Western Conference finals defeat against the Pelicans. LeBron's stellar performance of 23 points, accompanied by impressive plays from teammates like D'Angelo Russell and Anthony Davis, solidified their position in the playoffs. Fans were on the edge of their seats as the Lakers fought hard for every point, marking a memorable moment in their journey to NBA glory.

As the Lakers gear up to face the defending champions, the Los Angeles Lakers are poised for an electrifying clash with the reigning NBA titleholders. With LeBron's unmatched experience and the team's determination, the Lakers are ready to take on the challenge and make their mark in the playoffs. The stage is set for an epic battle between two powerhouse teams, ensuring basketball fans an unforgettable series full of excitement and suspense.

In conclusion, the Lakers' victory over the Pelicans not only secured their playoff berth but also showcased their resilience and determination in the face of tough competition. The upcoming matchup with the Nuggets promises to be a high-stakes game that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. With LeBron James leading the charge, the Lakers are ready to face any challenge and make their mark in the NBA playoffs.

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

LOS ANGELES: LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious late rally to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 on Tuesday (Apr 16) and book a ...

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Lakers lock up No. 7 seed with play-in tournament win over Pelicans ... (USA TODAY)

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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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 ...

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

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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Pelicans vs. Lakers TV channel, live stream, how to watch NBA Play ... (CBSSports.com)

The Lakers and Pelicans will face off for the second time in three days on Tuesday night.

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LeBron James and the Lakers beat Pelicans in play-in, earn a ... (The Associated Press)

LeBron James had 23 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers secured a playoff berth with a 110-106 victory over the New Orleans ...

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LeBron James and the Lakers secure a playoff berth with win over ... (Arizona Sports)

LeBron James had 23 points in Los Angeles Lakers 110-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference play-in tournament.

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Lakers beat Pelicans, advance to face Nuggets in the playoffs (Yahoo Sports)

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

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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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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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 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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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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LeBron James and the Lakers beat Pelicans in play-in, earn a ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and their supporting cast have the Los Angeles Lakers looking like a tougher out in the playoffs than they appeared to be just a ...

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Magic Johnson: 'Ridiculous' to Suggest Lakers Should 'Intentionally ... (Bleacher Report)

Magic Johnson doesn't want his former team risking a play-in tournament exit just to avoid a first-round matchup with the Denver Nuggets. The Hall of Famerโ€ฆ

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

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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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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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.

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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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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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?

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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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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 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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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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How the Lakers' free throw advantage could boost L.A.'s playoff hopes (Yahoo Sports)

Yahoo Sports contributor Tom Haberstroh breaks down his latest 'Big Number' - explaining how LeBron James and company's staggering edge at the charity ...

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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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James secures Lakers playoff against Nuggets (ๅฐๅŒ—ๆ™‚ๅ ฑ)

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

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