The Pelicans’ Lonzo Ball, facing his former team, fouls the Lakers’ LeBron James in the first quarter Friday night at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
The Lakers’ LeBron James tosses powder into the air during his pregame ritual before Friday night’s tipoff. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes fouls Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the first half Friday night. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Lakers guard Danny Green shoots a three-pointer over New Orleans’ Josh Hart during the first quarter. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
The Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma shadows the Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram, a former Laker, during the second quarter at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma tries to drive past Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram in the second quarter. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
The Lakers’ LeBron James drives against the Pelicans’ Jrue Holiday, lower left, as Brandon Ingram looks on at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
