Lakers' Consistency Woes Continue With Loss vs. Pelicans

The back-to-back schedule continues to be an ailment for the Lakers as they traveled to the Big Easy in New Orleans only to run into a young and fresh Pelicans team. Chris Kaman, of all people, was the Lakers' top performer with 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists, but neither the big men consisting of Kaman, Pau Gasol, or Jordan Hill could contain Anthony Davis' breakout game. Davis scored 32 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to help power the Pelicans over the Lakers 85-96. Gasol again was held to single digit points, but again dominated the rebound category grabbing 11 rebounds and so was Hill, who grabbed 13 rebounds, but was held to 4 points. Steve Nash, again rested on back to back nights leaving Steve Blake to play point. Last night's heroic trio consisting of Blake, Jodie Meeks, and Wesley Johnson went cold this game as Blake contributed 13 points and 8 assists, but shot 4-11 and committed 5 turnovers; Meeks finished with 11 points on 4-10 shooting, and Johnson couldn't find his shot only tallying 3 points on 1-5 shooting.

Final Score: @ New Orleans 85-96 [L]
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Next Game: vs. Minnesota (11/10)