New Orleans Pelicans vs Lakers Match Player Stats

The new orleans pelicans vs lakers match player stats from December 1, 2025, tell a much more detailed story than the final score alone. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 133-121 at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, but the box score shows several different battles within the game. Luka Doncic produced 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists, Austin Reaves added 33 points and 8 assists, and Deandre Ayton delivered 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks. For New Orleans, Bryce McGowens led the scoring with 23 points, while Saddiq Bey recorded 22 points and 11 rebounds.

The numbers also explain how Los Angeles built its advantage. The Lakers shot 48% from the field and 87% from the free-throw line, collected 46 rebounds, and blocked 10 shots. New Orleans actually shot better overall at 51% and made 50% of its three-point attempts, but the Pelicans could not overcome Los Angeles’ first-quarter explosion, interior defense, rebounding advantage, and free-throw volume.

This article breaks down the complete player statistics supplied for the December 1 matchup, explains the most important statistical trends, and puts the individual performances into the context of the 133-121 result.

Table of Contents

New Orleans Pelicans vs Lakers Match Player Stats: Game Overview

The game was played on December 1, 2025, at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The attendance was listed at 18,824.

Los Angeles entered the matchup with a 15-4 record and a 7-2 home record. New Orleans entered at 3-18 overall and 1-9 on the road.

The final score was:

New Orleans Pelicans 121, Los Angeles Lakers 133

The 12-point margin does not fully describe how the game developed. Los Angeles created a huge advantage in the opening quarter before New Orleans settled into the contest.

Quarter-by-quarter score

Quarter	Pelicans	Lakers
1st	27	46
2nd	30	31
3rd	35	31
4th	29	25
Final	121	133

The first quarter was the decisive statistical swing. Los Angeles scored 46 points while allowing 27, creating a 19-point advantage before halftime adjustments became relevant.

New Orleans then outscored Los Angeles 35-31 in the third quarter and also won the fourth-quarter scoring 29-25. That means the Pelicans competed much more effectively after the opening period, but the early deficit remained too large to erase.

The Biggest Individual Performances

The most important part of the new orleans pelicans vs lakers match player stats is the production from the leading players.

Luka Doncic: 34 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists

Luka Doncic led all scorers with 34 points and also posted 12 rebounds and 7 assists. He added 1 steal and 1 block while finishing with a +8 plus-minus.

That is a highly productive all-around line because Doncic contributed across scoring, rebounding, playmaking, and defense.

His 12 rebounds also tied Deandre Ayton for the Lakers’ team lead. That matters because rebounding was one of the areas where Los Angeles separated itself from New Orleans.

Doncic’s seven assists were also important. The Lakers did not rely entirely on one-on-one scoring. Their 26 team assists show that their offensive production was distributed through multiple players.

Austin Reaves: 33 points and 8 assists

Austin Reaves was almost as productive as Doncic on the scoreboard, finishing with 33 points.

His eight assists were the highest total listed for either team.

Reaves therefore had a direct role in both scoring and creating offense for teammates. His final line included:

33 points
5 rebounds
8 assists
1 steal
1 block
-2 plus-minus

The negative plus-minus is an important reminder that a player’s individual box-score production and team point differential while he is on the floor are not identical measurements.

Reaves scored 33 points and created eight assists, yet his listed plus-minus was -2. That does not erase his offensive contribution. It simply indicates that Los Angeles was outscored by two points during his minutes according to the supplied data.

Deandre Ayton: 22 points, 12 rebounds, 4 blocks

Deandre Ayton produced one of the most influential two-way performances for Los Angeles.

His line:

22 points
12 rebounds
1 assist
4 blocks
+14 plus-minus

The four blocks were especially significant because Los Angeles finished with 10 blocks as a team. Ayton alone accounted for 40% of the Lakers’ listed blocks.

His +14 was also one of the stronger plus-minus figures on the roster. This provides another statistical angle on his contribution beyond points and rebounds.

Bryce McGowens: 23 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists

Bryce McGowens led New Orleans in scoring with 23 points.

He also contributed seven rebounds and five assists, giving him one of the more balanced offensive lines among Pelicans players.

His complete line was:

23 points
7 rebounds
5 assists
0 steals
0 blocks
-15 plus-minus

The -15 figure reflects the difficulty New Orleans experienced during his minutes, although plus-minus should always be interpreted in the context of lineup combinations and game flow rather than treated as an individual performance score.

Saddiq Bey: 22 points and 11 rebounds

Saddiq Bey was the leading rebounder for New Orleans with 11 boards.

He finished with:

22 points
11 rebounds
3 assists
1 steal
0 blocks
-6 plus-minus

Bey’s double-double style production was particularly useful because New Orleans finished with 40 total rebounds. His 11 rebounds represented more than one quarter of the team’s total.

Jeremiah Fears: 21 points

Jeremiah Fears also gave New Orleans significant scoring production.

He recorded:

21 points
2 rebounds
3 assists
1 steal
0 blocks
-4 plus-minus

With McGowens scoring 23 and Bey scoring 22, Fears gave New Orleans a third major scoring option at 21 points.

That distribution is one reason the Pelicans were able to score 121 points despite losing by 12.

Full New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats

The supplied player data accounts for all 121 New Orleans points.

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	+/-
Derik Queen	15	7	3	1	0	-22
Yves Missi	2	6	1	0	0	-1
Saddiq Bey	22	11	3	1	0	-6
Bryce McGowens	23	7	5	0	0	-15
Jeremiah Fears	21	2	3	1	0	-4
Kevon Looney	6	3	2	1	0	-4
Jose Alvarado	12	0	2	0	0	-5
Micah Peavy	13	2	1	2	0	-1
Trey Alexander	7	2	3	0	1	-2

The Pelicans had five players in double figures:

Bryce McGowens, 23
Saddiq Bey, 22
Jeremiah Fears, 21
Derik Queen, 15
Micah Peavy, 13
Jose Alvarado, 12

The supplied figures show that New Orleans did not depend on a single scorer. Its six double-digit scorers combined for 106 points.

That is a useful detail when evaluating the game because the Pelicans’ problem was not simply a lack of scoring from their supporting cast.

Full Los Angeles Lakers Player Stats

The supplied Lakers player data accounts for all 133 Los Angeles points.

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	+/-
Rui Hachimura	14	2	0	0	0	-3
Deandre Ayton	22	12	1	0	4	+14
Gabe Vincent	6	2	4	1	0	+15
Luka Doncic	34	12	7	1	1	+8
Austin Reaves	33	5	8	1	1	-2
Maxi Kleber	2	1	0	0	0	+14
Jake LaRavia	10	5	2	0	1	+4
Dalton Knecht	4	1	2	0	1	+13
Adou Thiero	0	0	0	1	0	-1
Jaxson Hayes	8	6	2	0	2	-2

Los Angeles had four players in double figures:

Luka Doncic, 34 points
Austin Reaves, 33 points
Deandre Ayton, 22 points
Rui Hachimura, 14 points
Jake LaRavia, 10 points

Doncic and Reaves combined for 67 points. Ayton added another 22, meaning those three players alone supplied 89 of Los Angeles’ 133 points.

That concentration contrasts with New Orleans’ broader scoring distribution.

Team Shooting Comparison

One of the most interesting elements of this matchup is that Los Angeles did not win because it had the better overall field-goal percentage.

New Orleans shot:

46-of-91 from the field
51% overall
13-of-26 from three
50% from three
16-of-20 from the free-throw line
80% from the free-throw line

Los Angeles shot:

42-of-87 from the field
48% overall
15-of-41 from three
37% from three
34-of-39 from the free-throw line
87% from the free-throw line

This produces an important lesson from the box score: field-goal percentage alone does not determine the winner.

New Orleans made four more field goals than Los Angeles, despite taking four more attempts.

The Pelicans also made three more three-pointers and shot dramatically better from three-point range.

Yet the Lakers attempted 39 free throws compared with only 20 for New Orleans.

That free-throw difference was enormous.

Los Angeles made 34 free throws. New Orleans made 16.

The Lakers therefore scored 18 more points from the free-throw line.

That difference alone was larger than the final 12-point margin.

Why the Free-Throw Gap Mattered

The free-throw numbers deserve special attention because they help explain how a team can lose despite shooting worse from the field.

Los Angeles scored 34 points at the free-throw line.

New Orleans scored 16.

The difference was:

Lakers +18 free-throw points

That was a major source of Los Angeles’ scoring advantage.

The Lakers also attempted 15 more free throws.

New Orleans’ excellent three-point shooting helped keep the game competitive, but the Lakers generated much more scoring from the charity stripe.

For readers studying individual statistics, this is one of the most useful takeaways from the game. A box score should be read as a collection of connected measurements rather than as a list of isolated numbers.

Rebounding: Another Lakers Advantage

Los Angeles finished with 46 rebounds.

New Orleans had 40.

That gave the Lakers a six-rebound advantage.

Individually, Ayton and Doncic each collected 12 rebounds, while Bey led New Orleans with 11.

The Lakers therefore had two players reaching 12 rebounds.

New Orleans had one player reaching 11.

Rebounding does not automatically translate into a win, but in a game where the shooting percentages were relatively close, controlling the glass can create additional possessions and limit second chances.

The six-rebound team advantage was one of the areas that favored Los Angeles.

Assists and Ball Security

Los Angeles recorded 26 assists.

New Orleans recorded 23.

The three-assist difference was relatively modest.

The Lakers were led by Austin Reaves with eight assists and Luka Doncic with seven. Gabe Vincent added four.

New Orleans was led by Bryce McGowens with five assists. Several players contributed three assists, including Derik Queen, Saddiq Bey, Jeremiah Fears, and Trey Alexander.

Both teams finished with eight turnovers.

That is another important detail.

The Lakers did not win because they dramatically protected the basketball better than New Orleans. Both teams were listed with the same number of turnovers.

The difference instead came from other areas, particularly free throws, rebounding, rim protection, and the opening quarter.

Defense: The Block Difference Stands Out

The defensive statistic that jumps off the page is blocks.

New Orleans recorded:

1 block

Los Angeles recorded:

10 blocks

That is a nine-block difference.

Ayton led the Lakers with four blocks. Jaxson Hayes added two, while Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Jake LaRavia, and Dalton Knecht each had one.

New Orleans had only one team block, credited to Trey Alexander.

The block totals do not capture every defensive action, but they clearly show a significant difference in rim protection during this game.

The Lakers’ interior defense helped them compensate for New Orleans’ stronger shooting percentages.

Steals and Defensive Activity

New Orleans recorded six steals.

Los Angeles recorded four.

That gives the Pelicans a two-steal advantage.

Micah Peavy led New Orleans with two steals, while Derik Queen, Saddiq Bey, Jeremiah Fears, and Kevon Looney each recorded one.

For Los Angeles, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Gabe Vincent, and Adou Thiero each recorded one steal.

Again, this illustrates why no single box-score category tells the whole story.

New Orleans had more steals.

New Orleans shot better from the field.

New Orleans shot much better from three.

But Los Angeles still won because other categories, particularly free throws, rebounds, blocks, and the first quarter, outweighed those advantages.

The First Quarter Changed the Game

The first-quarter score deserves more attention than it usually receives.

Los Angeles scored 46 points.

New Orleans scored 27.

That created a 19-point Lakers advantage after only 12 minutes.

The remaining three quarters were much more competitive.

New Orleans actually outscored Los Angeles by four points across the second, third, and fourth quarters combined:

Second quarter: Lakers +1
Third quarter: Pelicans +4
Fourth quarter: Pelicans +4

Across those three periods, New Orleans scored 94 points while Los Angeles scored 87.

In other words, the Pelicans performed better than the Lakers after the opening period.

But the opening 46-27 quarter left New Orleans with too much ground to recover.

This is a useful example of why final score analysis should include quarter-by-quarter results.

Understanding Plus-Minus in This Game

Plus-minus measures the team’s point differential while a player is on the court.

The supplied data defines it as the team’s net points while the player is on the court.

Several Lakers players had notably positive figures:

Gabe Vincent: +15
Deandre Ayton: +14
Maxi Kleber: +14
Dalton Knecht: +13
Luka Doncic: +8
Jake LaRavia: +4

For New Orleans, the closest figures to even were:

Yves Missi: -1
Micah Peavy: -1
Trey Alexander: -2
Jeremiah Fears: -4
Kevon Looney: -4

Derik Queen had the lowest listed plus-minus on either team at -22.

It is important not to treat plus-minus as a complete evaluation of an individual player. A player’s number is affected by teammates, opponents, lineup combinations, and the circumstances of the minutes played.

Still, the distribution provides useful context alongside traditional counting statistics.

A Closer Look at New Orleans’ Offense

New Orleans scored 121 points, which is a substantial offensive total.

The Pelicans made 46 field goals and 13 three-pointers.

Their 50% three-point shooting was particularly efficient.

The team’s scoring was also distributed across several players.

McGowens led with 23.

Bey scored 22.

Fears scored 21.

Queen added 15.

Peavy scored 13.

Alvarado scored 12.

That means New Orleans had multiple reliable scoring contributors.

The challenge was converting that offensive efficiency into a complete four-quarter performance.

The 46-point first quarter from Los Angeles created a deficit that even 51% overall shooting could not fully overcome.

A Closer Look at Los Angeles’ Offense

Los Angeles scored 133 points while shooting 48% from the field.

The Lakers’ 15 three-pointers were important, but their three-point percentage was only 37%.

The bigger difference came from the free-throw line.

The Lakers converted 34 of 39 free throws.

Doncic and Reaves were the primary scoring engines, combining for 67 points.

Ayton provided a different type of offensive contribution with 22 points while also controlling the glass.

Hachimura added 14 points, and LaRavia contributed 10.

The result was an offense that combined high-volume individual scoring with enough supporting production to reach 133 points.

What the Matchup Reveals About Individual Statistics

The most useful way to read these new orleans pelicans vs lakers match player stats is to look for relationships between categories.

For example, Doncic’s 34 points did not exist in isolation. He also had 12 rebounds and seven assists.

Reaves’ 33 points came with eight assists.

Ayton’s 22 points came with 12 rebounds and four blocks.

Bey’s 22 points came with 11 rebounds and three assists.

McGowens’ 23 points came with seven rebounds and five assists.

Those combinations tell a richer story than scoring totals alone.

A player who scores 20 points with strong rebounding or playmaking can affect a game differently from a player who scores 20 points without contributing elsewhere.

The December 1 box score gives several examples of this principle.

What the Game Says About Efficiency

New Orleans’ 51% field-goal percentage was better than Los Angeles’ 48%.

The Pelicans also shot 50% from three compared with 37% for the Lakers.

On those two measures, New Orleans had the statistical edge.

But Los Angeles had advantages in:

Free-throw attempts
Free-throw makes
Rebounding
Blocks
Total points
First-quarter scoring

The game therefore demonstrates why shooting percentage should not be viewed as the only measure of offensive efficiency.

The Lakers found other ways to create points.

The Importance of 34-of-39 Free-Throw Shooting

Free throws deserve separate attention because Los Angeles was highly efficient once it reached the line.

The Lakers converted 34 of 39 attempts.

That is approximately 87%.

New Orleans converted 16 of 20, or 80%.

The percentage difference was not huge.

The attempt difference was.

Los Angeles took 19 more free throws.

That created 18 more made free throws.

For this particular matchup, the volume of free-throw opportunities was more important than the modest difference in free-throw percentage.

Did New Orleans Have Enough Scoring?

Yes, the box score shows that the Pelicans produced enough offense to score 121 points.

The more useful question is where those points came from and when they were scored.

New Orleans had six players in double figures and shot 51% from the field.

That is strong offensive production.

However, Los Angeles reached 133 points, meaning the Pelicans needed even more defensive resistance to turn that offensive output into a win.

The 10-1 block advantage strongly favors the Lakers in the defensive statistics.

The first quarter also created an immediate deficit.

So the problem identified by the supplied statistics is not simply that New Orleans failed to score.

The game was more about how scoring was balanced against defensive execution and the distribution of scoring opportunities.

Did Los Angeles Rely Too Heavily on Its Stars?

The scoring distribution shows significant production from Doncic and Reaves.

They combined for 67 points, which was slightly more than half of Los Angeles’ 133 points.

At the same time, the Lakers received 22 points from Ayton, 14 from Hachimura, and 10 from LaRavia.

Other players also contributed smaller totals.

So the statistical picture is mixed.

Los Angeles clearly had two major scoring leaders, but its supporting players supplied enough production to keep the offense from becoming entirely dependent on two players.

The Most Important Statistical Takeaways

Several numbers summarize the game particularly well.

1. The final score

Los Angeles won 133-121.

2. The first quarter

The Lakers won the opening period 46-27.

3. Field-goal percentage

New Orleans shot 51%.

Los Angeles shot 48%.

4. Three-point shooting

New Orleans shot 50% from three.

Los Angeles shot 37%.

5. Free throws

Los Angeles made 34 free throws.

New Orleans made 16.

6. Rebounds

Los Angeles had 46.

New Orleans had 40.

7. Blocks

Los Angeles had 10.

New Orleans had 1.

8. Turnovers

Both teams had 8.

9. Top scorers

Luka Doncic led Los Angeles with 34.

Bryce McGowens led New Orleans with 23.

10. Leading rebounders

Doncic and Ayton each had 12 for Los Angeles.

Bey had 11 for New Orleans.

11. Leading playmakers

Reaves led Los Angeles with 8 assists.

McGowens led New Orleans with 5.

Important Note About the Supplied Season-Series Data

The supplied information contains a conflict that should not be repeated as a factual conclusion without clarification.

It states that the season series section says the Pelicans lead 2-0. However, the listed game results are:

November 15, 2025: New Orleans 104, Los Angeles 118
December 1, 2025: New Orleans 121, Los Angeles 133
January 7, 2026: New Orleans 103, Los Angeles 111
March 4, 2026: New Orleans 101, Los Angeles 110

Every one of those listed results has Los Angeles winning.

Therefore, the statement that New Orleans led the season series 2-0 does not agree with the individual game results supplied in the data.

For an article intended for publication, the individual game scores should be verified against the authoritative game log before publishing any season-series claim.

This is exactly the type of data consistency check that helps prevent a sports statistics article from presenting contradictory information.

How to Read Player Stats Without Misreading the Game

A strong box-score analysis should follow several steps.

First, identify the leading scorers.

Then look at rebounds and assists to determine whether those scorers also contributed in other areas.

Next, compare shooting efficiency.

After that, examine free throws, turnovers, offensive rebounds if available, steals, and blocks.

Finally, look at quarter-by-quarter scoring and plus-minus for additional context.

This approach is more useful than simply repeating the top five scoring totals.

For this game, that method reveals something particularly interesting: New Orleans won several shooting-related comparisons, but Los Angeles won the game because it created advantages elsewhere.

What Fans Should Watch in Similar Matchups

When evaluating another Pelicans-Lakers matchup, several statistical areas are worth checking immediately.

Free-throw differential

If one team attempts substantially more free throws, that can dramatically change the scoring equation.

Three-point volume and accuracy

New Orleans made 13 of 26 threes in this game, an unusually strong 50% rate.

A future matchup should be evaluated separately for three-point attempts and percentage.

Rim protection

The 10-1 block difference was one of the clearest defensive statistics in this game.

Rebounding

A six-rebound advantage is not overwhelming by itself, but it becomes more meaningful when combined with other possession-related statistics.

First-quarter performance

A 19-point first-quarter difference can determine the shape of the entire game.

Star playmaking

Doncic and Reaves combined scoring with significant assist production.

That dual contribution is important when evaluating the Lakers’ offensive structure.

Why the Final Score Does Not Tell the Whole Story

A reader searching for player statistics usually wants more than the final score.

The 133-121 result establishes who won, but it does not explain why.

The player data shows that New Orleans had six double-digit scorers.

It shows that the Pelicans shot 51% from the field.

It shows that they shot 50% from three.

Yet the Lakers still won by 12.

That outcome becomes easier to understand when the other numbers are added.

Los Angeles had a six-rebound advantage.

It had a nine-block advantage.

It made 18 more free throws.

It scored 46 points in the first quarter.

It also had major individual production from Doncic, Reaves, and Ayton.

The complete statistical picture is therefore much more informative than the headline score.

A Practical Box-Score Summary

For readers who want the fastest possible statistical overview, the central numbers are:

Final score: Lakers 133, Pelicans 121

Lakers leading scorer: Luka Doncic, 34 points

Pelicans leading scorer: Bryce McGowens, 23 points

Lakers leading rebounders: Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton, 12 each

Pelicans leading rebounder: Saddiq Bey, 11

Lakers leading passer: Austin Reaves, 8 assists

Pelicans leading passer: Bryce McGowens, 5 assists

Lakers field goal percentage: 48%

Pelicans field goal percentage: 51%

Lakers three-point percentage: 37%

Pelicans three-point percentage: 50%

Lakers free throws: 34-of-39

Pelicans free throws: 16-of-20

Lakers rebounds: 46

Pelicans rebounds: 40

Lakers assists: 26

Pelicans assists: 23

Lakers turnovers: 8

Pelicans turnovers: 8

Lakers blocks: 10

Pelicans blocks: 1

Lakers steals: 4

Pelicans steals: 6

Frequently Asked Questions

Who scored the most points in the Pelicans vs Lakers game on December 1, 2025?

Luka Doncic was the game’s leading scorer with 34 points for the Los Angeles Lakers. Austin Reaves followed with 33 points.

Who led the Pelicans in scoring?

Bryce McGowens led New Orleans with 23 points. He also recorded 7 rebounds and 5 assists.

Who had the most rebounds for the Lakers?

Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton tied for the Lakers’ team lead with 12 rebounds each.

Who had the most assists in the game?

Austin Reaves led all listed players with 8 assists. Luka Doncic followed with 7 assists.

Which team shot better from the field?

New Orleans shot better overall, making 46 of 91 field-goal attempts for 51%. Los Angeles made 42 of 87 attempts for 48%.

Why did the Lakers win despite shooting a lower field-goal percentage?

The Lakers benefited from several other statistical advantages, including 34 made free throws compared with 16 for New Orleans, a 46-40 rebounding edge, and a 10-1 advantage in blocks. Los Angeles also scored 46 points in the first quarter.

Conclusion

The new orleans pelicans vs lakers match player stats from December 1, 2025, show a game that was considerably more competitive statistically than the final score might suggest.

Los Angeles won 133-121, powered by Luka Doncic’s 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists, Austin Reaves’ 33 points and 8 assists, and Deandre Ayton’s 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks.

New Orleans received balanced scoring from Bryce McGowens, Saddiq Bey, Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen, Micah Peavy, and Jose Alvarado. McGowens led the Pelicans with 23 points and 5 assists, while Bey led the team with 11 rebounds.

The most revealing team statistics were not simply field-goal percentage or three-point shooting. New Orleans shot 51% overall and 50% from three, both better than Los Angeles. However, the Lakers made 34 free throws to New Orleans’ 16, controlled the rebounding battle 46-40, and recorded 10 blocks compared with one for the Pelicans.

The opening quarter was also crucial. Los Angeles built a 46-27 lead, and although New Orleans won the third and fourth quarters, the Pelicans could not completely recover from that early deficit.

The supplied season-series information should also be treated carefully because its claim that New Orleans led 2-0 conflicts with the four individual scores provided. The listed results show Los Angeles winning all four games, so that portion requires source verification before publication.

Overall, the box score provides a useful example of why player statistics are best understood together. Scoring, shooting, rebounding, playmaking, free throws, blocks, turnovers, and quarter-by-quarter performance all contribute to the explanation of a basketball result.