The Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans faced off in the SoFi Play-In Tournament, with Zion Williamson making his first playoff appearance. Williamson had a standout performance, scoring 40 points and leading a comeback from 18 points down to tie the game late in the fourth quarter. However, his efforts were not enough as the Lakers secured a 110-106 victory.
LeBron James and D’Angelo Russell made crucial plays in the closing minutes of the game, helping the Lakers advance as the No. 7 seed. They will face the defending champion Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs. The Pelicans, on the other hand, will have to play again in a do-or-die matchup against