Here's a peek at the injury report for the Los Angeles Lakers (22-11), which currently has four players listed, as the Lakers prepare for their matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans (8-29, two injured players) at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 8 p.m. ET.
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Lakers vs. Pelicans Game Info
- When: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
- TV: SportsNet LA, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Lakers' Injury Report
Lakers Injuries:
Adou Thiero: Out (Knee),
Austin Reaves: Out (Calf),
Gabe Vincent: Out (Back),
Rui Hachimura: Out (Calf)
Lakers' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Dončić | 28.6 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 2.8 |
| LeBron James | 18.1 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Austin Reaves | 16.3 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Deandre Ayton | 11.2 | 7.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0 |
| Jake Laravia | 9 | 4.3 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
Lakers Stats
- Los Angeles scores 117.3 points per game (14th in the NBA) and allows 117.3 (18th in the league) for a 0 scoring differential overall.
- Luka Doncic paces the Lakers, scoring 33.7 points per game (first in the league).
- Los Angeles is 26th in the league at 41.1 rebounds per game. That's similar to the 40.2 its opponents average.
- Deandre Ayton tops the Lakers with 8.4 rebounds per game (19th in league play).
- Los Angeles connects on 11.7 three-pointers per game (25th in the league), 2.2 fewer than its opponents (13.9). It is shooting 34.3% from deep (25th in the NBA) while allowing opponents to shoot 37.7%.
- The Lakers' Doncic makes 3.3 three-pointers per game (seventh-best in the NBA) to lead the team.
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Pelicans' Injury Report
Pelicans Injuries:
Saddiq Bey: Out (Hip),
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg)
Pelicans' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 18 | 5 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 2.3 |
| Derik Queen | 12.9 | 7 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 1 | 0.3 |
| Saddiq Bey | 16.4 | 6.1 | 2.2 | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| Zion Williamson | 16.5 | 4 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 13.7 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1 |
Pelicans Stats
- New Orleans has been outscored by 7.9 points per game (posting 115.2 points per game, 20th in league, while conceding 123.1 per outing, 28th in NBA) and has a -295 scoring differential.
- The Pelicans' leading scorer, Trey Murphy III, is 32nd in the NBA, putting up 20.7 points per game.
- New Orleans falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 2.4 boards. It collects 43.4 rebounds per game (20th in league) compared to its opponents' 45.8.
- Derik Queen leads the team with seven rebounds per game (34th in league).
- New Orleans hits 10.8 three-pointers per game (28th in the league) at a 34.1% rate (27th in NBA), compared to the 15.1 per outing its opponents make, shooting 35.8% from beyond the arc.
- Murphy ranks 19th in the NBA and leads the Pelicans with 2.8 made three-pointers per game.
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