The Lakers struggled without Anthony Davis and they will have huge problems overcoming the loss of LeBron James on the top of losing Davis.
The Pelicans have played poorly all season on the defensive end nut it won't matter against a Laker team that looks out of sync on offense without James in the lineup and he will be out for some time. The Pelicans have more offensive firepower, and they’ll have a significant edge on the boards. LeBron not only leads the offense but he has been the Lakers leading rebounding in Davis's absence. The Pelicans are grabbing the fourth-most rebounds per game in the league. Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram are forming a good one-two punch for the Pelicans offense.

Play on New Orleans. This is an 8* play.