Photos: Pelicans trounce Lakers to ring in the new year New Orleans style
The New Orleans Pelicans dominate the Los Angeles Lakers during a 129-109 win on New Years Eve at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.
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Allyson Roarty rings in the new year with sparkly boots and a cool beverage during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dunks over Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) and forward Taurean Prince (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dunks over Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) and forward Taurean Prince (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) and forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11), a former Pelican, during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) saves a defensive rebound from going out of bounds during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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Burnell Taylor sings the national anthem during an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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Children and New Orleans Pelicans players stand for the national anthem during an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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Dayone and Darrin Elliott celebrate the new year during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) brings the ball up the court after stealing it from an incredulous Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) makes a three-point shot over Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) celebrates making a three-point shot against the Los Angeles Lakers with teammates forward Zion Williamson (1) and forward Brandon Ingram (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans fans celebrate the new year in style during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans fans celebrate after New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) sank a three-point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) is guarded closely by New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) rips down a New Orleans Pelicans rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green yells instructions to his players during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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A friendly fan rolls an errant ball back to the referee during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans fan Luis Espinoza celebrates the new year during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)