Luka Doncic, LeBron James score 30 each as Lakers top Pelicans

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Luka Doncic and LeBron James both scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the host New Orleans Pelicans 111-103 on Tuesday.

Deandre Ayton paired 18 points with 11 rebounds as Los Angeles finished strongly with a 32-17 fourth quarter.

Doncic also had 10 assists, while James had eight boards and eight assists for the Lakers, who notched their third straig