New Orleans Pelicans 101, Los Angeles Lakers 110
NBA · 2026-03-03 · Winner: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers defeated New Orleans Pelicans 110–101 on 2026-03-03 in NBA play, a 9-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at Q4 3:13 swung win probability 4% → 99%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 33 | 18 | 27 | 23 | 101 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 31 | 23 | 22 | 34 | 110 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at Q4 3:13 swung win probability 4% → 99%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q4 23-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q4 3:13 (win probability 4% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 46.7% eFG vs a 52.7% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 10–0 | Q1 6:19 | 71% → 37% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 11–0 | Q2 8:47 | 42% → 81% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 8–0 | Q3 1:57 | 71% → 25% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 14–0 | Q4 3:13 | 4% → 99% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 8–0 | Q4 1:00 | 82% → 100% |