"Kings Eliminate Warriors, Lakers Set to Face Nuggets in First Round"
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The Los Angeles Lakers held off the New Orleans Pelicans in a 110-106 victory in the NBA Play-In Tournament, securing a first-round matchup against the Denver Nuggets. LeBron James led the Lakers with 23 points, while Zion Williamson scored 40 points for the Pelicans before exiting with left leg soreness. The Lakers will face a tough challenge against the Nuggets, who have won eight straight games against them, in the upcoming series.
- Lakers hold off Pelicans, will face Nuggets in first round The Athletic
- Lakers ready for Nuggets rematch as Ham rejects talk of alternative path ESPN
- Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Apr 16, 2024 Box Scores NBA.com
- Lakers coach Darvin Ham rips 'insane asylum' idea that team should have thrown first play-in game Yahoo Sports
- The Kings eliminate the Warriors from play-in tournament with 118-94 win The Associated Press
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