Los Angeles Lakers 111, New Orleans Pelicans 103
NBA · 2026-01-06 · Winner: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers defeated New Orleans Pelicans 111–103 on 2026-01-06 in NBA play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 9:27 swung win probability 90% → 39%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New Orleans Pelicans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 29 | 22 | 28 | 32 | 111 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 25 | 29 | 32 | 17 | 103 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 9:27 swung win probability 90% → 39%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q4 17-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 9:27 (win probability 90% → 39% for the home side).
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 8–0 | Q3 11:46 | 42% → 77% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 9–0 | Q4 9:27 | 90% → 39% |