Luka Doncic helps Lakers beat Pelicans for seventh straight win

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Luka Doncic scored 20 of his 34 points in the first quarter and added 12 rebounds with seven assists as the Los Angeles Lakers increased their winning streak to seven games with a 133-121 victory over the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.Austin Reaves scored 33 points with eight assists and Deandre Ayton added 22 points with 12 rebounds before leaving in the